Nottingham Forest Wins West Ham, Awoniyi Recovers After Ruptured Intestine

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering after suffering a ruptured intestine following a collision with a goalpost during a Premier League match against Leicester City, which led to urgent surgery and an induced coma. Awoniyi expressed gratitude on social media for the support from teammates, coaches, fans, and his family, sharing that he is "still fighting, still smiling" and eager to return to the pitch. His teammates honored him by wearing warm-up shirts bearing his name and number with the message "We're all with you Taiwo" ahead of their match against West Ham United, where Morgan Gibbs-White scored and paid tribute by holding up Awoniyi's shirt. Nottingham Forest's victory over West Ham keeps their hopes alive for Champions League qualification, with Awoniyi missing the match due to his hospitalization. Head coach Nuno Espirito Santo confirmed Awoniyi remains in hospital but praised his resilience and the team's united spirit during this challenging period.