Video: Awoniyi Bullies Man United Defenders, Floors Onana to Give Nottingham Forest Lead

• Taiwo Awoniyi has netted his third goal of the season
• The Nigerian striker opened the scoring against Nottingham Forest against Manchester United
• He has now scored in seven games running in the English Premier League

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi continues his rich run of form in the English Premier League after opening the scoring against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The Nottingham Forest striker beat United's last man before bursting forward to net the opener after just two minutes.

Awoniyi is scoring for the third game running, finding the back of the net against Arsenal and Sheffield United in the first two games.

In a video shared on social media, Awoniyi after beating his markers had Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana on the floor before firing home.

Willy Boly doubled Nottingham Forest's lead two minutes later as a disjointed Man United chase the game.

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Christian Eriksen, who was starting in place of the injured Mason Mount, pulled one back for the Red Devils in the 17th minute.

The Super Eagles striker has now netted in seven games on a row in the English Premier League, becoming the third African to achieve the feat. He joins Mohamed Salah and Emmanuel Adebayor on the list.

Awoniyi joined the English Premier League side last summer from German club Union Berlin, as reported by the BBC.

Awoniyi scores winner against Southampton

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that 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.

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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.

Awoniyi eyes AFCON 2023

Taiwo Awoniyi has stated emphatically that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have the right mentality to win the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled for Ivory Coast next year.

With one game remaining for Nigeria in the qualifiers, Jose Peseiro and his wards have already qualified for the main tournament after beating Sierra Leone 3-2 in their last game in Liberia.

The last time the Super Eagles won the AFCON title was in 2013 in South Africa, when the team under the late Stephen Keshi triumphed against all odds.