Former coach of the Nigeria U17 team Manu Garba says Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi is the most improved player from his 2013 all conquering U17 team.
Awoniyi scored his 4th goal of the season to help Nottingham Forest to a 1-0 win over Southampton, their first away win and which also lift them away from the relegation zone. The winning goal came four days after he was voted the man of the match in their 1-1 draw with Chelsea.
A member of the Nigeria U17 team of 2013, it has taken him a while to stamp his feet in Europe with ex teammates like Kelechi Iheanacho, Francis Uzoho and Isaac Success taking the shine in the early days of their career progress.
However, a loan move to Union Berlin steadied his growth and a permanent move was next ending his stay at Liverpool. He moved to Nottingham Forest in the summer and according to Manu he has improved tremendously in the last few years.
” Awoniyi has always been someone who thrives on hardwork and discipline. Level headed, cool and also very dedicated to his game. I see him as the most improved player from my U-17 team of 2013. That’s enough joy for me to see him progress this far. He was unplayable against Chelsea and decisive against Southampton. I am proud of him”, he told OwnGoalNigeria.com.