EPL: Awoniyi sets Nigerian record after goal against Sheffield United

<p>Taiwo Awoniyi has set a new record for Nigerian players in the Premier League after netting in Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 victory against Sheffield United on Friday night.</p>, <p>The 22-year-old nodded home Sergier Aurier’s cross in the fourth minute of the thrilling contest.</p>, <p>The former Union Berlin forward was also on target in Forest’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal last weekend.</p>, <p>Awoniyi is now the first Nigerian to score in six consecutive Premier League games.</p>, <p>The striker will now look to become the third African player to score in seven consecutive games when Nottingham Forest travel to Old Trafford on Saturday, August 26.</p>, <p>Only Emmanuel Adebayor and Mohammed Salah have achieved the feat.</p>, <p>Last season, Awoniyi finished as Forest top scorer with 10 goals for them to escape relegation.</p>