EPL : I’ll make Nigeria proud in EPL, says Awoniyi

Taiwo Awoniyi has vowed to make his nation and household “proud” after lately scoring his first purpose for Nottingham Forest.

The 25-year-old made the £17.5million change to Trentside from Union Berlin, changing into the membership’s report switch earlier than Morgan Gibbs-White’s £42.5m arrival.

He was handed his first begin on the Metropolis Floor and it couldn’t have gone higher as he secured the winner towards West Ham final weekend.

With simply two video games in, he’s eager to proceed doing what he is aware of he’s able to, in his bid to assist the Reds excel on their return to the highest flight. “I understand how a lot Nigerians love the English Premier League, I understand how a lot they watch the sport,” Awoniyi stated.

“For me being right here, being a participant of Nottingham Forest, and likewise coming from Nigeria, I simply need to make myself and my nation proud. I consider it, all of it boils all the way down to what I do right here so if every little thing goes effectively I consider loads of Nigerians might be following.

“After all, I do know all my household and my pals are wanting ahead to it as effectively.”