The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has sympathised with the Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest forward, Taiwo Awoniyi, wishing him a quick recovery following the recent abdominal injury sustained by the footballer.
In a statement he personally signed, the governor described Kwara-born Awoniyi as a dear brother and valued citizen.
The governor sent the get-well-soon message through a post issued via social media on Wednesday.
He said; “I join millions of football lovers around the world in wishing Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest star, Taiwo Awoniyi, a successful recovery following his recent injury.
“Taiwo is more than just a footballer — he is a proud son of Kwara State who continues to give back generously to the community that raised him. His unwavering connection to home is inspiring, and we look forward to seeing him return to the pitch stronger than ever.
“Get well soon, dear brother and valued citizen. Kwara stands with you!”
Earlier, the Nigeria Football Federation also sent a get-well-soon message to Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
In a post on the federation’s official X account on Tuesday afternoon, the NFF wrote, “Brace up, Tee, remember you’re stronger than what you think.”
The 27-year-old, who was a substitute during Forest’s 2-2 draw with visiting Leicester City last Sunday, collided with the post in the 88th minute as he tried to get on the end of a cross from Anthony Elanga.
He was subsequently attended to by the club’s medical staff and was passed fit to continue.
However, the medical staff only discovered the full extent of the Nigerian’s injury on Monday and was rushed to hospital, where he underwent surgery on an abdominal injury, with the Tricky Trees issuing a statement, “The club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone surgery following an abdominal injury sustained during Sunday’s match against Leicester City.
“Everyone at Nottingham Forest sends their best wishes to Taiwo. The club will provide further updates when appropriate.”
