{
  "id": 1084821,
  "title": "Transfer: Frank Lampard signs another Super Eagles star for Coventry City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/transfer-frank-lampard-signs-another-super-eagles-star-for-coventry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:34:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/15/transfer-frank-lampard-signs-another-super-eagles-star-for-coventry-city/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coventry City, the newly promoted Premier League side, have secured the services of Nigerian international, Taiwo Awoniyi, from Nottingham Forest. This transfer has been finalized through a club-to-club agreement, as confirmed by transfer market expert, Fabrizio Romano. Awoniyi, a forward, is set to join Coventry City permanently, signing a long-term contract with the Sky Blues.\n\nThe 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup champion is currently undergoing medicals in preparation for his official introduction by Coventry City. He will become the second Nigerian international to join the club, following Frank Onyeka, who transferred from Brentford at the end of the previous season. Awoniyi's move to Coventry City is his final contract year, having previously joined the club from Union Berlin in 2022.\n\nDuring his four-year stint at Nottingham Forest, Awoniyi made a significant impact, scoring 23 goals and providing six assists in 103 matches across all competitions. His contributions were particularly noteworthy in the Premier League, where he scored 21 goals and made 90 appearances. Previously a prospect at Liverpool, Awoniyi's move to Coventry City bolsters the squad with another talented Nigerian talent.",
  "summary": "Newly promoted Premier League side, Coventry City, have signed Nigeria international, Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest. As reported by transfer market specialist, Fabrizio Romano, Coventry City and Nottingham Forest have come to a club-to-club agreement regarding the transfer of the Super Eagles forward. Awoniyi is poised to depart Nottingham Forest permanently, with the Sky Blues […]…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi joins Coventry City",
    "Former Nottingham Forest forward signs long-term contract",
    "Second Nigerian player to join Coventry after Frank Onyeka"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: Coventry City reach agreement with Nottingham Forest for Awoniyi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/transfer-coventry-city-reach-agreement-with-nottingham-forest-for",
        "published": "2026-08-15T17:47:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}