Taiwo Awoniyi Emerges As Second Most Influential African Player In The English Premier League

Taiwo Awoniyi’s essential objectives saved Nottingham Forest from relegation within the Premier
League.

Awoniyi, who was signed from Union Berlin for £20 million, had a exceptional impression on the newly promoted crew, serving to them safe their place within the topflight.

His 10 objectives contributed 13 factors to Forest’s tally, elevating them to sixteenth place with 38points from 38 video games.

Opta statistics reveal that with out Awoniyi’s interventions, Forest would have solely earned 25 factors, putting them within the relegation zone. Amongst African gamers within the league, solely Mohamed Salah surpassed Awoniyi’s efficiency.

Whereas Salah’s objectives couldn’t safe Champions League qualification for Liverpool, Awoniyi’s objectives had been instrumental in Forest’s survival.

Different notable gamers who made vital contributions embrace Harry Kane, Erling
Haaland, Ivan Toney, Marcus Rashford, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Eberechi Eze, Alexander Isak,
and Philip Billing.

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