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By Seyi Babalola
Taiwo Awoniyi, the Super Eagles striker, is in an induced coma following emergency surgery, according to the Daily Mail.
Awoniyi was hurt in the last minutes of Nottingham Forest’s 2-2 Premier League match with Leicester City on Sunday.
Earlier on Tuesday, the club said the Nigerian was “recovering well so far following urgent surgery on a serious abdominal injury”.
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However, new sources indicate the damage might have been fatal if not treated with a “complex” medical procedure.
Awoniyi received treatment on the pitch after colliding with a post while attempting to score a goal.
He attempted to be courageous and play on, but was compelled to leave after a few minutes.
The incident left Forest with 10 men as they pursued a crucial goal in their quest to qualify for the Champions League, resulting in a spat between the club’s owner, Evangelos Marinakis, and Nuno.
