Taiwo Awoniyi underwent 'urgent surgery' on a ruptured intestine after colliding with a goal post in Nottingham Forest's 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Sunday.

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has said while he remains "concerned" about Taiwo Awoniyi after his abdominal injury, the forward is recovering.

Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, has made his first public comment following a life-threatening abdominal injury that saw him undergo emergency surgery and spend time in a medically induced coma.