Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has disclosed that he opted out of the squad for the Unity Cup and friendlies against Poland and Portugal because of personal reasons.
Recall that the Nigerian international has proven to be a highly effective and clinical striker for Nottingham Forest, marked by a milestone 100th appearance and a crucial brace in a 3-1 away victory over Chelsea.
Despite battling injuries and playing a backup role, his lethal finishing and goal-scoring rate continue to be vital assets for the club.
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Reasons For Opting Out Of Eagles Friendlies
Speaking with SportsBoom, Awoniyi stated that he has confidence in the players invited for the games to make a good impact.
“I was supposed to be in the Super Eagles camp, but I opted out because of personal reasons I have to attend to,” Awoniyi said in an interview with SportsBoom.
“We have lots of talents in the Super Eagles, so for me, everyone that is in the team for the June friendlies is as good as me, just as I’m as good as them,” he concluded.
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Joined Forest ahead of their return to the Premier League in a club-record deal (reportedly £17 million) in June 2022. Scored six goals in four games at the end of the 2022/23 season, including the winner against Arsenal that preserved their top-flight status.
Record-Breaking Scoring Streak
Awoniyi made club history as the first-ever Nottingham Forest player to score in 7 consecutive Premier League matches. This historic run included crucial goals against top-tier teams like Arsenal, Southampton, and Chelsea.
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Monkey, what’s your take on this guy who has opted out of the Eagles friendlies? Is it the curse of Finidi that’s responsible for his injury woes? And what right does he even have to opt out of those games. Lol.
Are you minding that condemned neophyte who will continue to rot slowly from the happiness of another person……. LMAOOO
Its been hours since this article was published, and since you commented, yet his brain has either managed to not see the article nor conjure more trash for a response to your call.
Everything about Osimhen pours acid into his intestines…… LMAOOO…..yet he never stops crying each time Osimhen is not available for the Super Eagles…… LMAOOO.
Osimhen scored half the total no of goals we scored in half the total number of games we played in the same WCQ his “legends” played all the matches with no goals, yet osimhen it was who caused us not to qualify for the world cup…….LMAOoo
Ive never seen in my life such depth of mental retardation that causes one to start countering himself within the same sentence….LMAOoo
Even when the lad is happily clubbing himself away with his buddies, the wretched lout would say clubbing is meant for depressed people……LmAooo. Poverty is indeed a bastard…… LMAOOO. It’s very obvious that animal is so poor he has never been within the vicinity of a club before……LMAOooo
Several players have withdrawn from these friendlies but Osimhen is the evil one amongst them all…… LMAOOO.
I’m sure it must still be alien to the wretched dog that even clubs rest players who are in the middle of transfer negotiations
The likes of David Ozoh, Zadok, and even Femi Azeez have had to be excused for the same reason.
Awoniyi may struggle with form, but na correct guy. Very humble, and serious.
I suspect that NFF matter don dey taya the guy. Dem don request brown envelope sotey, confusion don break bone.
BTW, dem still dey owe am ogbonge bonuses. The man has had enough.
Awoniyi Kawoniyi. Awoniyi ziggy ziggy. You are far better than most.