Nigeria Players Abroad
Nottingham Forest manager expresses confidence in Taiwo Awoniyi
By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde
Head coach of English Premier League side Nottingham Forest’s Nuno Espirito Santo has expressed confidence in Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi.
He also threw his weight behind Awoniyi’s attackmate, Chris Wood, after failing to sign any striker during the January transfer window.
Awoniyi was linked to a move outside the City Ground but the move did not see the light of the day.
Santo said the team is in good shape despite failure to reinforce their attack.
“I think we are in a good place as a squad,” Nuno said ahead of Tuesday night’s FA Cup tie at Exeter City.
“As long as we keep ourselves healthy and work as well as we are working, I think we can compete until the end of the season.
“It was a quiet window for all the clubs. It is always very difficult to operate and we were aware of that.
“We had a clear intention to retain the core of the squad. All the players are here and are available.
“We didn’t achieve what we wanted because it is very hard. We keep going.”
Nottingham Forest is in pole position to qualify for the UEFA Champions League with their third position on the Premier table after 24 games.
