Awoniyi scores his first Premier League goal for Coventry in a 3-1 win over Sunderland
The Nigerian forward's strike helped end Coventry's losing run and lift them two points clear of the relegation zone.
Taiwo Banjoko
Coventry — Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first Premier League goal for Coventry City on Saturday as the newly promoted side beat Sunderland 3-1 at home.
Awoniyi made it 2-0 in the 37th minute, after Tatsuhiro Sakakibara had opened the scoring. Jack Rudoni added a third early in the second half before Enzo Le Fee pulled one back from the penalty spot. Awoniyi came off in the 72nd minute.
The win ended Coventry's run of defeats and moved them two points clear of the relegation zone.
Other Nigerians in action
- Ola Aina was taken off at half-time as Nottingham Forest lost 2-0 at Brentford.
- Semi Ajayi played the full 90 minutes for Hull City in a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town.
Source: Premium Times, 31 October 2026.
