Taiwo Awoniyi Set for Coventry City Move After Nottingham Forest Spell

Taiwo Awoniyi is set to leave Nottingham Forest for Coventry City in a permanent transfer, bringing an end to a four-year spell at the City Ground. The move represents a fresh opportunity for the Super Eagles striker, who is now looking to begin another chapter in the Premier League.

Taiwo Awoniyi joined Forest in 2022 after an impressive season with Union Berlin.

He arrived as Forest’s major attacking signing following their promotion to the Premier League and quickly showed value for money,, scoring on his league debut against West Ham before producing the winning goal against Liverpool later that season.

One of his biggest moments came towards the end of the 2022/23 campaign. Awoniyi scored six goals in four matches during Forest’s battle for survival, including the decisive goal against Arsenal that secured another season of Premier League football for the club.

His time at Forest, however, was also affected by injuries and periods of limited playing time. A serious abdominal injury in 2025 required surgery and interrupted his progress, while increased competition for attacking positions made it difficult for him to consistently establish himself in the starting lineup.

Now, Coventry offers Awoniyi the chance to reset. The newly promoted side are preparing for their return to the Premier League and see the Nigerian’s experience as valuable. For Awoniyi, thisis an opportunity to regain regular football ahead of crucial Afcon qualifiers for the super eagles and rediscover the form that made him such an important figure at Forest

After four seasons at Nottingham Forest, Awoniyi leaves behind memorable goals, difficult setbacks and a significant contribution to the club’s Premier League journey