Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma because of an incident that should have never been allowed to play out.The Nottingham Forest striker suffered a life-threatening abdominal injury when he collided with the post in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester.

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

Meet Taiye Jesudun, wife of Taiwo Awoniyi, who stays strong in faith as her husband battles in an induced coma after a severe injury during a match 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

The injury suffered by Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has raised questions about the application of the offside law.

Medical experts in the UK have disclosed that Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi had a 50/50 chance of survival before being placed in an induced coma.