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Taiwo Awoniyi was put in an induced coma after suffering injuries more akin to a car crash than playing in a football match
As Taiwo Awoniyi went into an induced coma, presidential hopeful Peter Obi spoke. Awoniyi suffered a ruptured intestine in the United Kingdom (UK).
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BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live with the latest on Taiwo Awoniyi's injury:"He was taken into hospital on Monday night after he took a turn for the worse after the game on Sunday.
The Nottingham Forest striker is in an induced coma after colliding with a goalpost during Sunday's game against Leicester City
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi was placed in an induced coma after suffering a ruptured intestine in a freak accident against Leicester City at the weekend
Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after having the first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury. The Nigeria international, 27, collided with the post in the 88th minute of the 2-2 draw against Leicester at the City Ground on Sunday as he attempted to get on the end of a cross from Anthony Elanga.