Taiwo Awoniyi, the Nigerian Super Eagles forward, ignited discussions across Nigeria and social media platforms following his recent goal celebration.
Reactions stirred within the Nigerian and social media communities as Taiwo Awoniyi, Nigerian Super Eagles forward, displayed a message beneath his shirt after scoring for his club side Nottingham Forest over the weekend.
Taiwo Awoniyi, 24, scored a crucial goal during Nottingham Forest’s match against West Ham United and drew attention by removing his shirt to reveal a message inscribed underneath.
This action garnered significant interest due to Awoniyi’s absence from the 2023 African Cup of Nations in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, due to injury.
However, his impactful return to form, aiding Nottingham Forest to secure a 2-0 victory over West Ham, marked a triumphant comeback.
Awoniyi’s goal, came during the stoppage time in the first half, yet, it was his post-goal gesture that intrigued fans and observers alike.
Upon removing his jersey, Awoniyi revealed the message on his undershirt, which included text partly in the Yoruba language. The phrase, “Kilen F’Olorunpe’ ?
translated to “Who do you take God to be” ?
Social media platforms and football followers mostly Nigerians are still wondering out loud what was the reason for the inscription, with many suggesting, probably because he returned with a goal after been off the field of play for quite a while.