Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi continues his fine form for Union Berlin as he grabbed the opening goal in the 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund.
He showed great awareness to beat off his marker and send a powerful header past Roman Burki to break the deadlock for Union Berlin in the 57th minute.
Awoniyi on loan from Liverpool scored his fourth goal in six games, his first home goal with the other three scored away.
Awoniyi signed for Liverpool in 2015 and has gone on several loans due to inability to secure a work permit in England. He spent last season on loan at Mainz 05 where he scored just one goal and suffered a concussion that he miraculously survived.
Awoniyi in action against Borussia Dortmund.
He made the switch to Union Berlin at the start of the season and is enjoying life in the German capital.
Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi permanently signed for Bundesliga club, Union Berlin from Liverpool in July and has been in superb goalscoring form for the German side. The 24-year-old attacker has registered five goals and two assists in eight competitive games so far this season, but says his exploits in front…
In-form Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored one and assisted the other to help Union Berlin off to a winning start to the new year. Taiwo scored in the 28th minute, benefiting from a Union's high press, he received the ball from teammate Andrich and slot past the goalkeeper. He had…
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi was today celebrated by German club Union Berlin as he completes his loan spell from Liverpool and helped the capital club qualify for European football next season. Awoniyi joined on loan at the beginning of the season and scored 5 goals and 3 assists to help…