Nottingham Forest’s Awoniyi suffers major abdominal injury

Taiwo Awoniyi

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has had ‘urgent' surgery on a serious abdominal injury sustained in last weekend's Premier League match with Leicester, his club announced on Tuesday.

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The Nigeria international, 27, collided with the post in the 88th minute of their 2-2 stalemate at the City Ground as he attempted to get on the end of a cross from winger Anthony Elanga.

"The club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday's match against Leicester City.

Everyone at Nottingham Forest sends their best wishes to Taiwo. The club will provide further updates when appropriate," said a club statement.

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