Nottingham Forest’s Nigerian striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has shared his elation following a commanding 3-1 triumph over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Tricky Trees, fielding a lineup of secondary players, delivered a performance that edges them ever closer to securing Premier League survival.
Awoniyi, who reached a personal milestone of 100 appearances for Forest in this match, showcased his prowess by netting two goals and earning a penalty. This remarkable achievement marks his first double-goal outing in the Premier League since May 2023—a feat that also occurred against Chelsea.
Reflecting on the team’s effort, the 28-year-old emphasized their determination to secure all three points. Speaking to Sky Sports via the BBC, Awoniyi said: ‘Our mindset coming here was to win. A brilliant ball from Dilane Bakwa set up my goal, and our start was incredible—we dominated possession. The entire team was superb.’