Super Eagles of Nigeria and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi scored off the bench against Arsenal on his birthday as Mikel Arteta’s side opened their season with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi started the game on the bench before replacing Danilo in the 71st minute to make it 2-0 to Arsenal. However, year-rounder Taiwo Awoniyi scored 11 minutes into the game at the Emirates, but his goal was not enough to deny Arsenal the 3 points.
After watching Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi come off the bench to score his first goal of the season against Arsenal on his birthday at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, football fans reacted on social media, with some blaming his Nottingham Forest manager for starting him. . sofas and some wished him a happy birthday.