Taiwo Awoniyi was named in the shortlist for the August 2023 Premier League Player of the Month prize. 

The Nottigham Forest striker scored thrice in four games for Forest, stretching his impressive showing from last term.

“The Nigerian striker scored in each of Nottingham Forest’s first three matches, extending his overall scoring streak dating back to last season to seven consecutive Premier League matches, only the third African player to do so,” the Premier League said in a Thursday statement announcing the six nominees for the award.