Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi endured a terrifying moment after a brutal clash of heads with Exeter goalkeeper Joe Whitworth during Nottingham Forest’s FA Cup showdown.
Awoniyi, starting ahead of Chris Wood, made an immediate impact by scoring his first FA Cup goal in four appearances and just his second in 22 games this season.
The Nigerian striker showcased his brilliance, doubling Forest’s lead with a stunning strike from the edge of the box after a perfect pass from Ibrahim Sangaré.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s World Cup hopes hang in the balance, with must-win qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe in March. Super Eagles boss Eric Chelle will be praying for Awoniyi’s rapid recovery to avoid a major blow to his attacking options.
