{
  "id": 1606673,
  "title": "Awoniyi fired up for Coventry after £9m move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/awoniyi-fired-up-for-coventry-after-9m-move-1606673",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T01:46:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/awoniyi-fired-up-for-coventry-after-9m-move/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has joined newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City in a £9 million deal from Nottingham Forest. The 29-year-old has played for Forest since 2018, scoring 21 goals in 90 Premier League appearances and 23 goals in all competitions. Awoniyi helped Forest avoid relegation in their first top flight season and reach the Carabao Cup semi-finals in 2024/25. Reflecting on his new challenge, Awoniyi expressed excitement about joining his new teammates and starting the season with them. Coventry City has also signed Nigerian midfielder Frank Onyeka from Brentford, who was previously on loan to the club. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis expressed gratitude to Awoniyi for his contributions to the club, stating that he will always be a part of Forest's family.",
  "summary": "Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi expresses excitement after his £9m permanent transfer to newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City from Nottingham Fo Read More: https://punchng.com/awoniyi-fired-up-for-coventry-after-9m-move/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Awoniyi fired up for Coventry after £9m move",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/awoniyi-fired-up-for-coventry-after-9m-move",
        "published": "2026-08-18T01:26:50.000Z"
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  "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."
}