{
  "id": 7624097,
  "title": "Super Eagles’ Taiwo Awoniyi bags postgraduate diploma",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/super-eagles-taiwo-awoniyi-bags-postgraduate-diploma",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T20:24:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/super-eagles-taiwo-awoniyi-bags-postgraduate-diploma/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has earned a postgraduate diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship from the PFA Business School. The 29-year-old striker shared the news on Instagram, stating that he graduated with Merit. Awoniyi emphasized that his education underscores his belief that professional footballers should not neglect their studies. He expressed gratitude to the PFA Business School, his lecturers, fellow students, family, and friends for their support throughout the program. Awoniyi began his professional football career with Imperial Academy in Nigeria before moving to Liverpool in 2015. He has since played for various European clubs, including Union Berlin and Nottingham Forest, and has represented Nigeria's national team. Currently, he plays for Premier League side Coventry City.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has added a postgraduate qualification to his football career after graduating from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship. Awoniyi announced the achievement on Instagram on Tuesday, revealing that he graduated with Merit. The Coventry City forward said his studies reflected his belief that Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Taiwo Awoniyi earned postgraduate diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship.",
    "29-year-old striker graduated with Merit from PFA Business School.",
    "Awoniyi plays for Premier League side Coventry City."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Super Eagles’ Taiwo Awoniyi bags postgraduate diploma",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/super-eagles-taiwo-awoniyi-bags-postgraduate-diploma-7628351",
        "published": "2026-09-15T20:46:04.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}