Tawio Awoniyi moved to tears at twin sisters traditional marriage
Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi was moved to tears during his twin sister’s traditional marriage ceremony.
The striker, who recently helped Nottingham Forest avoid relegation, returned to Nigeria for his summer vacation, coinciding with his sister’s special day.
Awoniyi, currently recovering from an injury, made a heartfelt appearance at the event, celebrated by friends and family. Upon his arrival, he was greeted warmly, and his twin sister embraced him amidst joyful celebrations, with family members showering them with money.
In a touching moment captured on video, Awoniyi was asked to pray for his sister. Overcome with emotion, he hugged her tightly, tears streaming down his cheeks as he blessed her. The video, shared on X by CHUKS, was captioned, “Emotional moment: Super Eagle player, Taiwo Awoniyi was asked to pray for his twin sister on her traditional wedding day.♥️”.
Awoniyi’s return to Nigeria not only marked a break from his football career but also a chance to share in an important family milestone. The striker will continue to spend time with his loved ones before heading back to England for the new season.