Taiwo Awoniyi don continue him correct preseason form as e score for second match back-to-back, as Nottingham Forest manage beat Portuguese side Portimonense 2-1 on Friday morning to continue their winning run before the 2026/27 Premier League season start.
The Nigerian striker na one of Forest best players for the match, as e coolly score penalty for first half after e play important role throughout the opening 45 minutes, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Taiwo Awoniyi Continue Him Hot Form With Another Nottingham Goal
Once again, the Super Eagles striker don give Forest fans fresh hope say e don dey return to him best after injury disturb him last season.
Nottingham Forest start the game well and control possession from the first whistle, creating plenty chances wey keep Portimonense under serious pressure.
Awoniyi dey involved for almost every attack and nearly help Forest open scoring after hydration break.
Na him strong hold-up play free Ibrahim Sangaré, but Sangaré curling shot hit the crossbar.
Few minutes later, the 28-year-old striker almost score by himself after Omari Hutchinson find am inside the box, but him first-time shot hit the post.
Forest pressure finally pay off just before half-time. Luca Netz cross find Hutchinson inside the box before one defender bring am down.
Awoniyi step forward with confidence and calmly score the penalty to give Forest deserved 1-0 lead before halftime.
Awoniyi Dey Build Confidence Before Premier League Return
Portimonense respond early for second half as João Reis react quickly to score from rebound after Forest fail clear the first shot.
But Nottingham Forest quickly collect their lead back through Xaver Schlager, wey finish one fine team move with powerful shot from outside the penalty area to seal deserved 2-1 victory.
With the result, Nottingham Forest don now win two preseason matches back-to-back, while Awoniyi don score for two straight games after e also score for the club’s 3-0 win against Blackburn Rovers.
After injury problems limit am to just four goals and one assist in 18 appearances across all competitions last season, the Nigerian international now look like player wey don regain confidence at the right time as e prepare for him fifth season with Nottingham Forest.
Forest go complete their preseason tour for Portugal later today when dem face Sporting CP for Estádio Algarve.
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Last Updated on July 31, 2026 4:33 pm by Hitvibz Media
Super Eagles Baller Taiwo Awoniyi Don Score Again as Nottingham Forest Beat Portimonense
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