{
  "id": 1393820,
  "title": "Forest’s Guard of Honour for Departing Awoniyi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/forests-guard-of-honour-for-departing-awoniyi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T01:41:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/17/forests-guard-of-honour-for-departing-awoniyi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taiwo Awoniyi, who is on the verge of signing with Coventry City, was honored with a guard of honour from his Forest teammates during a preseason match against Brest on Sunday. The striker bid farewell to the fans at City Ground during halftime of the 2-0 victory over Brest, and his first-team squad celebrated his departure by tossing him in the air.\n\nFollowing the game, Forest manager Oliver Glasner praised Awoniyi, describing him as one of the most amiable individuals he had encountered. Glasner commended the player for his friendly demeanor, constant smiles, and unwavering commitment to the team. The manager explained that these qualities, coupled with Awoniyi's full dedication, warranted the farewell and guard of honour bestowed upon him.\n\nGlasner wished the 29-year-old striker well for his future endeavors at Coventry City, but emphasized that this honor was not to be reciprocated when their clubs faced each other.",
  "summary": "Taiwo Awoniyi, who is set to join Coventry City, received a guard of honour from his teammates during Forest preseason match against Brest on Sunday. Awoniyi said goodbye to the",
  "key_points": [
    "Taiwo Awoniyi honored with guard of honour from Forest teammates",
    "Striker bids farewell to fans at City Ground during halftime",
    "Manager Oliver Glasner praises Awoniyi's amiable personality"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The gesture by Forest teammates and management underscores Awoniyi's popularity and respect within the team, highlighting a positive end to his time at the club before joining Coventry City.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}