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Newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City has confirmed the signing of Nigerian International Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest. The 29-year-old striker has played in the Premier League for four seasons, scoring 21 goals in 90 league games. He began his career at Liverpool and had loan spells at FSV Frankfurt, NEC Nijmegen, Mouscron, and KAA Gent before moving to Mainz 05 and then 1. FC Union Berlin. Awoniyi had a standout season with Union Berlin, scoring 20 goals, which led Nottingham Forest to sign him for a record fee in 2022. He netted 11 goals in his first season at Forest, helping the team avoid relegation and reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals. He also played a key role in the team finishing seventh and qualifying for Europe in the 2024-25 season. Awoniyi has represented Nigeria 10 times and scored twice. On joining Coventry City, Awoniyi said: “I’m very happy to complete my move to Coventry City. I can’t wait to get started and work with my new teammates. They were incredible last season, and I’m excited to join them.”