Taiwo Awoniyi's Gutsy Fight: Ex-Bundesliga Star Emerges from Coma after Abdominal Surgery
Comatose State Ends for Previous Bundesliga Forward, Awoniyi
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Former Bundesliga hotshot Taiwo Awoniyi is on the road to recovery! The 27-year-old, currently with Nottingham Forest, has reportedly woken up from an artificial coma following an emergency surgery on his abdomen. According to BBC reports, the Nigerian international suffered a perforated intestine after a collision with the goalpost during a match[1][2].
On Monday evening, Awoniyi underwent surgery to mend the ruptured bowel and was placed in a medically induced coma. The move was to limit his movements and regulate the heart rate during the recovery phase. After a successful follow-up operation on Wednesday, he was taken out of the coma that evening, with no life-threatening complications[1][2].
Awoniyi’s comeback started off shaky when he took a hard hit during Nottingham Forest's home match against Leicester City last weekend. Despite obvious discomfort, Awoniyi was allowed to continue playing after a medical examination on the field. However, the severity of the injury was soon apparent, and the officials had a heated argument about the decision to let Awoniyi remain in the game[3].
Following the incident, there was an uproar, with Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis storming onto the field to express his concerns to manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The club later clarified that Marinakis’ emotional reaction was due to worry for Awoniyi rather than anger towards the medical team[3].
Awoniyi’s family has been able to visit him in the hospital, offering much-needed moral support during his recovery. The club is hopeful that he might be able to attend the final game of the season, though a specific date for his return to competitive play is yet to be determined[1][2].
The medical team remains cautiously optimistic about Awoniyi's progress and will continue to closely monitor him throughout his hospital stay. With the initial hurdles overcome, the focus shifts towards a full recovery for the fearless Nigerian forward[1][2].
[1] ntv.de[2] ara/dpa[3] nottinghampost.com
The community of Nottingham Forest FC fans and Awoniyyi's family are hoping for a speedy recovery as the footballer undergoes vocational training in rehabilitation, adjusting his routine to avoid high-impact sports like football temporarily. Despite missing out on watching European-leagues matches and the Premier League, Awoniyi remains optimistic, echoing the sentiment shared by the fans, that he will one day return to the bustling atmosphere of a football stadium.
