'I made a promise to my dad to keep studying' - Awoniyi graduates
The scene resembles an Oxbridge graduation ceremony, but those gathered in caps and gowns are in fact Premier League footballers, or former players, who have won major honours in Europe and around the world. The 2026 cohort of graduates from the PFA Business School include Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi and Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, among a host of other well-known figures.…
A Premier League footballer has graduated from the PFA Business School, fulfilling a promise he made to his father. Taiwo Awoniyi, a striker for Coventry City, joined the school while still playing professional football. Awoniyi, 29, has earned multiple qualifications, including a degree in business management and a diploma. His father, Solomon, was strict about education, which sometimes hindered his son's football career but ultimately motivated him.
Awoniyi credits education for helping him navigate the ups and downs of his football career, including a serious injury in 2025. He emphasizes the importance of continuing to learn and grow, both on and off the pitch. Awoniyi remains dedicated to his football career but views his studies as an essential part of his personal development, aiming to become a future coach, executive, or sporting director.
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