Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi has been awarded Nottingham Forest’s Goal of the Month for January, recognising his decisive strike in the Premier League victory over Brentford.
The winning goal came in the 2-0 win at the City Ground on 27 January. Awoniyi received a through pass from Morgan Gibbs-White, advanced into the Brentford penalty area, and fired a composed finish past goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. The effort secured Forest’s second goal of the match, sealing a crucial three points in their battle for Premier League survival.
This milestone marked Awoniyi’s first goal of the 2023-24 campaign for the Tricky Trees. His strike was selected from a shortlist of seven nominated goals from Forest’s fixtures that month. The 28-year-old forward has featured exclusively in league matches for Nottingham Forest this season, making him a consistent, if not always prolific, presence in the forward line.
Awoniyi’s contribution arrived during a demanding period for Forest, who have consistently navigated the challenges of the top flight. His goal provided a significant boost in a fixture against a direct competitor in the lower half of the table. The award highlights moments of individual quality that can prove pivotal over the course of a relegation-threatened season.
The recognition underscores the forward’s ability to produce match-winning moments. While his overall goal tally remains modest for the season, this strike demonstrated his effectiveness in front of goal when presented with an opportunity. For Forest, such contributions from their attacking players remain vital as the campaign progresses towards its final stages.
