… commends his commitment to national team
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, visited Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, who is currently recovering from injury at his base in England.
The visit, which took place at Awoniyi’s residence in Nottingham Forest , is part of Gusau’s ongoing efforts to maintain close relationships with national team players and boost morale ahead of Nigeria’s crucial international fixtures.
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Gusau, who was accompanied by top NFF officials, commended Awoniyi for his dedication to the national team and expressed the Federation’s full support as the forward continues his recovery.
The NFF President said, “Taiwo has always shown great commitment whenever he is called upon to represent the Super Eagles. This visit is to let him know that the entire Nigerian football family is behind him and we are confident he will return stronger and better.”
Awoniyi, who plies his trade with Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League, has been sidelined for several weeks due to a muscular injury sustained earlier this year. The 26-year-old forward expressed gratitude to the NFF leadership for the thoughtful gesture while reaffirming his readiness to return to national duty as soon as he regains full fitness.
“I feel truly honoured by the President’s visit. It means a lot to see that the NFF cares not just about us when we are on the pitch, but also off it. I am working hard every day to come back stronger for club and country,” Awoniyi said.
This visit marks yet another in a series of personal outreach efforts by Gusau, who has consistently emphasized the importance of player welfare and team unity since assuming office as he noted that such visits are not just symbolic but essential for building a stronger bond between the federation and its players.
The visit comes at a crucial time as the Super Eagles prepare for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
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