{
  "id": 14882884,
  "title": "EPL: ‘He’s back, doing pretty well’ – Frank Lampard on Super Eagles star",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/epl-hes-back-doing-pretty-well-frank-lampard-on-super-eagles-star",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T06:03:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/16/epl-hes-back-doing-pretty-well-frank-lampard-on-super-eagles-star/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has revealed that Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi is fit and available for selection ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur. The forward was previously suspended for two matches due to a violent conduct red card, which he received after striking Brighton defender Maxim De Cuyper with an elbow during an aerial challenge in a match on September 13.\n\nLampard faces a difficult selection decision for the Tottenham game, weighing the option of reinstating Awoniyi in the starting lineup against maintaining faith in Sidiki Cherif, who had an impressive show against Newcastle United the previous weekend. Speaking to the media, Lampard emphasized the importance of having all-round strikers who can contribute defensively and in attack, stating, “You need, with the rigors of this league, to push each other, back each other and be there. There's nothing better. Taiwo has missed his three games; he’s back in. We bought him for a reason. I think he was doing pretty well before the red card and missing the games.”\n\nSince Awoniyi's return, Coventry City have turned their fortunes around, securing two wins in their last two Premier League matches following four consecutive losses.",
  "summary": "Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard has confirmed that Nigerian international ,Taiwo Awoniyi is available for selection ahead of the trip to the English capital to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Referee Tony Harrington sent off Awoniyi after the forward struck Brighton defender Maxim De Cuyper in the face with a raised elbow during an […] EPL: ‘He’s back, doing pretty well’ –…",
  "key_points": [
    "Taiwo Awoniyi fit for selection after two-match suspension",
    "Coventry City manager Frank Lampard reinstates Awoniyi",
    "Awoniyi's return boosts team's form with two wins in last two matches"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Awoniyi’s return to the lineup provides Lampard with crucial tactical depth as the club attempts to maintain its recent momentum following a period of poor form.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}