Former Nigerian Golden Eaglet Player, Taiwo Awoniyi has penned down an Emotional Message as he finalizes a permanent move away from Liverpool.

Taiwo Awoniyi came into the Spotlight at the FIFA U-17 World cup tournament in 2013 scoring 4 goals as Nigeria went on to Clinch the prestigious Title. He also Represented Nigeria at the 2015 African U-20 Youth Tournament where Nigeria Emerged as  Champions, Winning their 7th Title.

Awoniyi attracted interests from Different clubs but it was English Premier League Club, Liverpool who were able to sign the Youngster. After signing him from Imperial Soccer academy in Nigeria, he was Immediately loaned out to German Club, Frankfurt.

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The 23 years old Nigerian Striker has been a Liverpool Player since 2015 but was never given the chance to break into the First team as he has been involved in series of Loan deals away from the Club. Awoniyi has played for Clubs such as Gent, Mainz. NEC, Mouscron, Frankfurt and Most recently, Union Berlin.

On the 20th of July 2021, German Bundesliga Club, Union Berlin confirmed that they have completed the Permanent signing of Taiwo Awoniyi from Liverpool. The player returned back to the Club where he had 9 goals involvement in 22 games during the 2020/2021 season, scoring 4 goals and setting up 5 others.


In An Emotional video posted on his Instagram page, Taiwo Awoniyi took time to Appreciate Liverpool for Giving him the Chance to play Professionally for six years. He admitted that though it was challenging for him but Yet Inspiring. He is also looking at What is Ahead of him as his Journey with Union Berlin Continues.