Taiwo Awoniyi was put in an induced coma after suffering injuries more akin to a car crash than playing in a football match

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma after having the first phase of surgery on a serious abdominal injury. The Nigeria international, 27, collided with the post in the 88th minute of the 2-2 draw against Leicester at the City Ground on Sunday as he attempted to get on the end of a cross from Anthony Elanga.

Nottingham Forest star Taiwo Awoniyi was put in an induced coma after emergency surgery for an injury he sustained against Leicester and Ola Aina has now opened up on the mood in the dressing room

The Nottingham Forest striker is in an induced coma following an incident in Sunday's game against Leicester City

As Taiwo Awoniyi went into an induced coma, presidential hopeful Peter Obi spoke. Awoniyi suffered a ruptured intestine in the United Kingdom (UK).

BBC Sport senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live with the latest on Taiwo Awoniyi's injury:"He was taken into hospital on Monday night after he took a turn for the worse after the game on Sunday.

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi was placed in an induced coma after suffering a ruptured intestine in a freak accident against Leicester City at the weekend