Super Eagles Striker Scores 7th League Goal of the Season for European Giants

Super Eagles Striker Scores 7th League Goal of the Season for European Giants

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:52 PM
  • Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi on Sunday, October 24, scored for German side Union Berlin in their 1-1 draw against Stuttgart
  • The former Liverpool player has now scored seven League goals this season for Union Berlin which is incredible record
  • Taiwo Awoniyi explained that he wants to continue getting the goals this season for Union Berlin in all competitions

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi on Sunday evening, October 24, continued with his impressive performance so far for Union Berlin netting in their 1-1 away draw at Stuttgart.

Taiwo Awoniyi is no doubt one of the best strikers this season in Europe considering how he has been helping Union Berlin in all competitions.

Taiwo Awoniyi
Super Eagles and Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi in action. Photo by Mathias Renner
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Union Berlin traveled to Stuttgart with the hopes of them getting the win as Taiwo Awoniyi gave them the lead in the 31st minute.

According to the report on GOAL and Soccernet, the visitors went into the dressing room with a 1-0 lead thanks to Taiwo Awoniyi's effort.

What happened in the second half?

Stuttgart players came out stronger in the second half looking for equalizer against Taiwo Awoniyi and his teammates, but they were unable to get it until the the death.

18-year-old Danish footballer Wahid Faghir scored the goal that gave Stuttgart one point in the Bundesliga encounter.

Taiwo Awoniyi has now scored seven League goals this season for Stuttgart and the Nigerian striker is ready to continue his impressive game this term while speaking to Legit.ng.

Taiwo Awoniyi's reaction

''Thanks to God for the grace and I want to thank you (Legit.ng) and other Nigerian sports reporters for brilliant coverage about my games and performances. I am indeed very grateful.
''I want to remain focus and score more goals for my club because I want to play more games for the Super Eagles and doing that, I have to continue giving my best here in Germany.''

Super Eagles Striker Names the Nigerian Pastor Behind His Incredible Form

Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Taiwo Awoniyi who is a Nigerian footballer currently playing for German Bundesliga side Union Berlin has named Apostle Joshua Selman as the man behind his recent goal prowess.

The former Liverpool striker has been superb so far this season for Union Berlin netting four goals in four matches which is an incredible achievement for the Nigerian superstar.

According to the post the Nigerian striker made available on his official social media page, Taiwo Awoniyi praised Apostle Selman for spiritual help.

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