Emotional Return: Taiwo Awoniyi Gets Standing Ovation from Nottingham Forest Fans After Injury Comeback

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A heartwarming moment unfolded at the City Ground as Nigerian international and Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi made a surprise appearance before Nottingham Forest’s final Premier League match of the season against Chelsea.

Awoniyi, who has been sidelined following emergency abdominal surgery sustained after a collision with the goalpost during a match, was welcomed back with thunderous applause and cheers from Forest supporters.

Fans and players alike paused to salute the 26-year-old forward as he stepped onto the pitch, marking his first public appearance since the surgery. The stadium erupted in a standing ovation, with many visibly moved by his return to health and presence at the stadium.

The moment quickly trended across social media in Nigeria, where fans expressed joy and gratitude for his recovery. “Seeing Taiwo Awoniyi back on his feet was truly emotional,” one user wrote. “Prayers do work.”

Awoniyi, a key figure in both Nottingham Forest’s survival efforts and Nigeria’s national team setup, had scored crucial goals earlier in the season before his injury. His comeback has not only lifted spirits in Nottingham but also warmed the hearts of millions of Nigerian football fans.

With hopes high for his full return to action next season, Sunday’s tribute was a powerful reminder of the bond between player and fans — and the strength it takes to fight back.