Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi has arrived in Nigeria and paid a visit to Ilorin, Kwara State capital following the end of the 2022/23 football season.

The 25-year-old shared videos of his visit on Instagram.

Awoniyi visited Ilorin to motivate young players in an ongoing competition, sports journalist Pooja tweeted on Wednesday.

Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka also recently visited Ilorin to see his grandparents.

Awoniyi's goals saved Nottingham Forest from relegation from the Premier League last season.

Commenting on the 2022/23 football season, Awoniyi wrote recently on Instagram, “A season to remember! It all started on the streets of Agbooba, Ilorin, Kwara state, only with hope and belief, having the only source of help from the lifter of men and trusting the process against all odds.

“Yea, thou it tarry yet I will wait. Forever the greatest my God. Incredible support from our fans throughout the season @officialnffc Glad we were able to keep the hope alive! Thank you Reds.”