Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has expressed deep concern for his compatriot, Taiwo Awoniyi, who is currently recovering from a serious abdominal injury, Sports247 gathered.
The Nottingham Forest striker sustained the injury during a match against Leicester City and was subsequently placed in an induced coma following surgery.
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Taiwo has since emerged from the coma and is on the road to recovery .
Aina, who plays alongside Taiwo at Nottingham Forest, revealed that the entire team had sent messages of support to their teammate.
He emphasized the emotional impact of seeing someone close to you endure such a challenging experience.
“It’s not nice to see someone you’re familiar with go through things like that,” Aina remarked.
“It affects everyone in some way.” He added that all they can do is offer support and pray for Awoniyi’s full recovery .
Taiwo has publicly acknowledged the support from his teammates, fans, and well-wishers.
In a social media post, he expressed gratitude for the encouragement he has received and conveyed his eagerness to return to the field.
“With the grace of God, I am grateful to still be here, to still be fighting, to still be smiling, and to be in good spirits,” Awoniyi wrote .
As Taiwo continues his recovery, the solidarity shown by his teammates, including Aina, highlights the strong bond within the Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest squads.
Their collective support serves as a testament to the power of camaraderie and friendship in overcoming adversity.
