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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Whittaker

Taiwo Awoniyi: What is an induced coma and why has the Nottingham Forest striker been placed in one?

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi (right) has been placed in an induced coma - (REUTERS)

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been placed in an induced coma following the first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury.

The Nigeria international, 27, underwent the procedure on Monday night after sustaining the injury from colliding with the post during a match against Leicester.

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