Super Eagles: Awoniyi and Dennis have Schengen visa problems with Nottingham Forest

Although Awoniyi had a standout season with the reds, scoring important goals that guaranteed their Premier League survival, both Nigerian internationals joined Forest last season.

Super Eagles: Awoniyi and Dennis have Schengen visa problems with Nottingham Forest

Tosin Abayomi 06:45 - 19.07.2023

Super Eagles duo Awoniyi and Dennis have Schengen visa problems with Nottingham Forest

Due to the challenging Schengen visa requirements for the summer, Taiwo Awoniyi and Emmanuel Dennis of the Super Eagles are now unable to travel to Spain to practice with their Nottingham Forest teammates.

Although Awoniyi had a standout season with the reds, scoring important goals that guaranteed their Premier League survival, both Nigerian internationals joined Forest last season.

The team is attempting to find a solution as soon as possible, and manager Steve Cooper is expecting to have the players available for the club's upcoming preseason matchup against Levante on Saturday.

Emmanuel Dennis of Nigeria and Nottingham Forest
Emmanuel Dennis of Nigeria and Nottingham Forest

Awoniyi and Dennis have Schengen visa problems

According to The Athletic, Nigerians need a slightly different piece of paperwork in order to enter Spain, which may help to explain why their visa applications are taking longer than expected.

After coming from Union Berlin for £17.5 million, Awoniyi's 2017–18 campaign ended with 11 goals across all competitions, making it a highly successful one for him. 

Against his former employers, Liverpool, at The City Ground, the 25-year-old scored the game-winning goal for Forest.

When he scored against Arsenal at home, Awoniyi also gave Forest its most significant goal of the year. 

Awoniyi latest visa troubles comes after he declared a forever love with his wife on social media.
Awoniyi latest visa troubles comes after he declared a forever love with his wife on social media.

Not only did the goal kill Arsenal's hopes of winning the title, it also guaranteed  Forest who were promoted after 24 years away from the English top division, would stay in the Premier League for at least one more season.

But Dennis, who joined the team for over £20 million from Championship team Watford, managed just two goals in 19 games..

Awoniyi's latest visa troubles come after he declared a forever love with his wife on social media.

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