Former Super Eagles player, Etim Esin popularly known as Maradona has backed Taiwo Awoniyi to get a recall into the Super Eagles team after a heroic display for Forest over the weekend in the EPL.
Etim Esin said if Awoniyi keeps banging in the goals for his new club Nottingham Forest the way he did over the weekend – It will ignite a recall to the senior national team without any hassle.
While speaking to brila.net, the former midfielder also advised the Super Eagles’ current handlers to base their invitation requirements on players’ involvement at their respective clubs.
Awoniyi’s goal earned Nottingham Forest a 1-0 win over West Ham as Premier League football returned to the City Ground after 23 years.
Taiwo Awoniyi celebrates his goal during the PL game between Nottingham Forest and West Ham. Photo | Twitter (NFFC)
The Nigerian bundled home on his full debut to leave the home support delirious but Steve Cooper’s side needed Dean Henderson to save Declan Rice’s second-half penalty for them to hold on to the three points.
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