How Taiwo Awoniyi’s Thoughts Helped Us Beat West Ham – Nottingham Forest Coach Reveals

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo has said that thinking about Taiwo Awoniyi helped the team win their match against West Ham.

Forest beat West Ham United 2-1 in a close Premier League game on Sunday afternoon.

According to Nuno, Awoniyi’s situation gave the players extra motivation and focus. He suggested that the striker’s thoughts and presence were in the players’ minds, and that helped them push harder to get the win.

Ahead of the Premier League game on Sunday, May 18, 2025, Forest players turned out for warmup in kits with the caption “We’re all with you Taiwo”.