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Nottingham Post
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Isaac Seelochan

Taiwo Awoniyi reveals surprising intervention in Nottingham Forest's relegation success

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi claims that six hours of prayer helped him to rediscover his goalscoring form for the Reds.

The 25-year-old scored 10 league goals for Steve Cooper's side this season and played a vital role in their successful Premier League survival bid. He also scored Forest's first goal of the campaign in a 1-0 win over West Ham back in August after a 23-year spell outside of the top flight.

But it was not always plain sailing for the forward. Awoniyi spent two months on the sidelines earlier this year and struggled for form upon his return, having gone on a seven-game goal drought.

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