Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi is currently under a medically induced coma following an emergency surgery find out more about his condition below as his injury video goes viral
According to reports, the Nigerian striker underwent a surgery after sustaining a serious abdominal injury during their 2-2 draw against Leicester.
Video of Taiwo Awoniyi suffering abdominal injury after colliding with goalpost goes viral and what is his return date and record
The collision that caused Taiwo Awoniyi serious injury 😬
Get well soon King 👑🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/QAo7DuqRbT— Joshua Olusegun 🇳🇬 🇬🇧🇨🇦 (@Leged45) May 14, 2025
During the later stages of the match, Awoniyi collided with the goalpost while trying to score and initially signaled that he could continue.
As per his latest injury update, “He was taken into hospital on Monday night after he took a turn for the worse after the game on Sunday. He underwent the first phase of surgery on Monday night. My understanding is the damage caused to his abdomen was worse than they first thought it might be.
“He spent yesterday [Tuesday] asleep, in an induced coma, and there’s hope that today they can complete the second phase of the procedure, which will effectively be the last stages of the repair, with a view to awakening him from the coma at some point today.”
No return date is known as of yet.
Injury History
| Season | Injury | from | until | Days | Games missed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/25 | Thigh problems | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 | 15 days |  2 |
| 24/25 | Broken nose bone | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 | 6 days | 1 |
| 23/24 | unknown injury | Mar 14, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 | 156 days |  14 |
| 23/24 | Groin surgery | Nov 16, 2023 | Jan 29, 2024 | 75 days | 18 |
| 22/23 | Groin injury | Jan 4, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 | 88 days | 17 |
| 20/21 | Torn muscle bundle | Feb 19, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | 82 days |  13 |
| 19/20 | concussion | Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | 16 days |   3 |
| 17/18 | Hamstring injury | Apr 13, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 | 79 days |  8 |
Taiwo Awoniyi put under induced coma
Nottingham Forest star striker Taiwo Awoniyi is currently under an induced coma after doctors performed a complex surgery to save his life. According to reports, doctors had to put him under an induced coma to stabilize his condition and manage stress on his body. Doctors will reportedly proceed with a second surgery as his health progresses, following which they will gradually bring him out of the coma.
It all started following an incident during Forest’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City in the Premier League. During the later part of the game, Awoniyi collided with the goalpost in an attempt to score. After some difficulty, he initially signaled that he could continue, but his condition became severe and he had to be eventually substituted. The incident left players and fans in shock and triggered a tense moment at the City Ground.
In response, club owner Evangelos Marinakis even rushed to the pitch out of deep concern over Awoniyi’s condition. While his actions stirred speculation of a clash with manager Nuno Espírito Santo, the club has denied any confrontation.
Video of Taiwo Awoniyi colliding with the goalpost in the 88th minute, during a match against Leicester City.
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Tribute from Nottingham Forest
Following the news about the tragic incident, Nottingham Forest posted an official statement confirming that Awoniyi is “recovering well so far”. The club also praised the quick response from the medical team in their statement. The statement also emphasized the club’s commitment towards player welfare, while stating:
This isn’t just a football club — it’s family.”
Moreover, the statement from the club also highlighted Marinakis’s emotional response, defending his decision to go onto the pitch, stating:
It was instinctive, human, and a reflection of just how much this team and its people mean to him.”
Forest has also urged fans and public figures to avoid spreading misinformation and to prioritize concern for the player’s health. The club stated:
The seriousness of his injury is a powerful reminder of the physical risks in the game. At Nottingham Forest, the mental and physical well-being of our players will always come first.”
The Club can confirm Taiwo Awoniyi has undergone urgent 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. pic.twitter.com/0SH82nA4dv
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) May 13, 2025
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