Nigerian Striker Awoniyi Sends Tough Message to Arsenal Ahead of Big EPL Clash

Nigerian Striker Awoniyi Sends Tough Message to Arsenal Ahead of Big EPL Clash

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
  • Taiwo Awoniyi is expected to lead the attack for Nottingham Forest against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, 30 October
  • The Super Eagles striker has made it clear that he wants to score at the Emirates stadium against Arsenal
  • Awoniyi was praised for his performance against Liverpool in which he scored against his former team

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has confirmed his readiness to score for Nottingham Forest against Arsenal in the Premier League encounter on Sunday afternoon, 30 October.

Arsenal will be at the Emirates stadium to host Awoniyi and his teammates in what is expected to be a tough Premier League battle with the Gunners aiming to return to the top of the table.

Things have not been good so far this season for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, and Awoniyi and his teammates are currently at the bottom of the table.

Taiwo Awoniyi, Arsenal, Forest, Premier League
Nigerian striker Awoniyi wants to score against Arsenal. Photo by James Williamson
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Many fans are even of the views that Forest will find it difficult to maintain their status this term in the Premier League.

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Speaking with Sports Brief, Awoniyi who will be facing Arsenal for the first time in his career explained that he wants to score.

Taiwo Awoniyi's reaction about Arsenal

''The main target as a team is for us to win and move up on the Premier League table, and as a striker, my job is to score and help my team to win in all games.
''Arsenal is no doubt a good side and we all know that it will be a tough game for us, but I want to score against them.''

Man United offer Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Manchester United have reportedly offered Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo plus cash to Serie A giants Napoli for the signing of Nigerian super striker Victor Osimhen.

The Red Devils have not been having it rosy this term in the Premier League and there has been pressure on Erik Tag for him to deliver at Old Trafford.

Osimhen on the other hand has been wonderful this season for Napoli and the Nigerian striker even scored three goals for his side on Saturday, 29 October.

The former Lille striker has been praised by many Nigerian football fans for his brilliant goal scoring form this season for Napoli.

Man United chiefs are still interested in the signing of Osimhen and Ronaldo could go the other way in January 2023.

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