Awoniyi looking to help Nottingham Forest gain Nigerian fans

The Tremendous Eagles ahead stated he hopes to carry out effectively and assist Nottingham Forest achieve some Nigerian followers like some Nigerian footballers have accomplished prior to now 

Taiwo Awoniyi joined Nottingham Forest in a £17.5m deal some weeks in the past and has begun to push for a cultural shift within the membership’s Nigerian help base.

Like Jayjay Okocha helped Bolton Wanderers achieve some Nigerian admirers within the early 2000s, Awoniyi can be trying to carry out effectively sufficient and steer The Reds’ Nigerian reputation.

“The Premier League may be very massive in Nigeria due to gamers like Kanu, Okocha, Yakubu [Ayegbeni], [Joseph] Yobo, [Peter] Odemwingie, and plenty of others who all performed right here,” Awoniyi instructed BBC Africa Sport.

“Many individuals decide their golf equipment relying on the place a Nigerian is taking part in or which groups the household likes. All of us grew up watching it and beloved it, and it’s truly a dream come true to know that thousands and thousands will likely be watching me now.

“I need to give my finest on a regular basis and, by God’s grace, it would assist us obtain our objectives.”

The previous Liverpool ahead added that Nigerian soccer followers rally behind their stars, particularly when their golf equipment play good soccer as seen in some examples.

Awoniyi has joined an illustrious record of Nigerian footballers to grace the Premier League.

“Our followers love to observe and help Nigerians taking part in within the Premier League, and I consider a few of them will attempt to create a Nottingham Forest fanbase, too,” he added.

“I do know Nigerians like some golf equipment already, however when you’ve got certainly one of their very own and play engaging soccer, you’ll routinely get them in your aspect.

“I consider they are going to help us, and naturally, I’ve my family and friends who have been already ready for me to play in England. It will likely be an thrilling one for them.”