Awoniyi given Hero’s welcome in Berlin

Over the weekend, Nottingham Forest performed a pre-season pleasant away at Union Berlin, it noticed the return of Taiwo Awoniyi.

The Nigerian, who had not too long ago accomplished a summer season transfer from Union Berlin within the off season, had the possibility formally bid goodbye to previous issues and current to them what’s new.

Fittingly, the Stadion An der Alten Försterei crowd catching the primary glimpse of their ‘particular son’, gave Taiwo Awoniyi the reception of a returning cult hero.

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— 1. FC Union Berlin (@fcunion) July 24, 2022

Nevertheless, the consequence on the pitch wasn’t as beneficiant and gulf at school between the Bundesliga aspect and their English opponent was evident.

Steve Cooper’s aspect chased the sport and although the ended 1-0, it didn’t appear as if there may have been a distinct final result.

Awoniyi, but to register a purpose for Forest to this point within the 4 pre-season video games performed, was changed after 69 minute of an honest work output within the Union Berlin recreation.

Reviewing the Nigerian’s efficiency, Nottingham Publish’s Sarah Clapson wrote, “Appears to be like like he may do with a purpose to get him up and working for the Reds. Discovering a solution to get the very best out of him shall be key.”

Forest will return to pre-season on Tuesday with a recreation in opposition to Notts County after which face Valencia on Saturday.