Super Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi celebrates as son turns 3

Tosin Abayomi 21:45 - 16 October 2023

Awoniyi on Monday, October 16, 2023, took to his official social media platforms to celebrate a special occasion as his son turned 3 - Instagram/Taiwo Awoniyi

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Super Eagles of Nigeria star Taiwo Awoniyi is back in the spotlight.

Awoniyi and his wife Taiwo Jesudun welcomed a new baby, according to several posts on social media.

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Awoniyi on Monday, October 16, 2023, took to his official social media platforms to celebrate a special occasion.

The 26-year-old Super Eagles star Awoniyi has reason to celebrate on social media - Instagram/Taiwo Awoniyi

The Nottingham Forest striker announced that his son is celebrating his third birthday.

Along with photos of his son was a message by Awoniyi that said, "My guy is 3

"Happy birthday 🎉🎂🎊 He’s always with you 😍❤️

Awoniyi on Monday, October 16, 2023, took to his official social media platforms to celebrate a special occasion as his son turned 3 - Instagram/Taiwo Awoniyi

"Continue to grow in His mercy and glory."

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Awoniyi now has two goals for the Super Eagles and is expected to be part of the team to the AFCON. Taiwo Awoniyi/Instagram

Awoniyi celebrated his son just months after welcoming a newborn with his wife.

The Nigerian striker was initially included in the Super Eagles list for the international friendly games against the Green Falcons of Saudi Arabia and the Mambas of Mozambique.

Awoniyi and Aina have been replaced in the Super Eagles squad ahead of back-to-back friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique by Tyronne Ebuehi of Empoli and Umar Sadiq of Real Sociedad. Imago

Awoniyi pulled out due to injury with Nottingham Forest and was replaced by Real Sociedad's Sadiq Umar.

Awoniyi is expected to return to the Super Eagles fold as they begin a bid to qualify for the World Cup once more after failing to get there last year with a home game against Lesotho on November 13, one week before playing Zimbabwe.