Taiwo Awoniyi Nets Winning Goal for Forest at Southampton in EPL Tie

• Nottingham Forest recorded a 1-0 away win over Southampton on December 4
• Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored the only goal of the game for Forest
• The former Liverpool player took to social media with joy after the encounter

Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed happiness and also thanked God for the chance he had to score the winning goal for Nottingham Forest, in their Premier League win over Southampton on Wednesday night, December 4.

It was a tough game for Awoniyi and his teammates, considering the fact that they were playing at the Saints' home turf in front of legions of opposition fans.

The visitors started the match impressively, and could have even scored the opener in the sixth minute. Ryan Yates located Brennan Johnson with a fine pass, but his shot was blocked by Southampton goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu.

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When did Awoniyi score?

Johnson made up for his earlier miss by providing a brilliant assist, for Awoniyi to score in the 27th minute.

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The hosts had many chances to restore parity and only have themselves to blame, with the likes of Che Adams, Romeo Lavia and Mohammed Salisu all missing good chances.

Awoniyi's goal eventually turned out to be the winner for Nottingham Forest.

The former Liverpool player took to his Twitter to thanks fans for their support.

What statement did Awoniyi make?

''What God cannot do does not exist! Three points on the road! Thank you to the travelling fans for your massive support. We keep on fighting Reds.''

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Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian striker Awoniyi was spotted celebrating his Man of the Match award for Nottingham Forest, after their tough Premier League game against Chelsea.

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The star signing for Forest from Union Berlin at the start of the season, Awoniyi was given the key role of leading the attack against the Stamford Bridge landlords.

Raheem Sterling scored in the 16th minute to put the Blues in front, as Forest had to claw back from being a goal down at the half-time break.