The Super Eagles forward doubled Coventry’s lead in the 37th minute before being replaced in the 72nd, as the hosts ended a run of two straight defeats.
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Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first Premier League goal for Coventry City as the Sky Blues beat Sunderland 3-1 at home on Saturday. The Super Eagles forward’s strike came in the 37th minute and doubled the hosts’ lead.
Tatsuhiro Sakamoto broke the deadlock in the 17th minute. Awoniyi then made it 2-0 before the break, and Jack Rudoni added a third goal on 52 minutes.
Enzo Le Fée pulled one back for Sunderland from the penalty spot on 67 minutes, but Coventry held on. Awoniyi was replaced in the 72nd minute, and his Nigerian teammate Frank Onyeka was not in the squad.
It was a welcome return to winning ways for Frank Lampard’s side, who had lost their previous two games. Fans following the Premier League can also grab YOHAIG deal on Bet9ja before the next fixture.
A Goal Awoniyi Needed
The goal was his second of the season in all competitions. His first came in a 4-2 EFL Cup win at Plymouth, while this was his first in the Premier League for Coventry.
It comes after a difficult start. Awoniyi was sent off in Coventry’s 5-0 home defeat to Brighton earlier this season, a game that left the club without a point after four games.
Since then, the Sky Blues have found their feet. They beat Newcastle 4-1 for their first Premier League home win in 25 years.
Is Awoniyi finding his feet? A goal, a 72nd minute exit and a team win suggest a positive step. Readers who like to follow Coventry can check Bet9ja’s Premier League market before the next game.
Elsewhere in the Premier League
Manchester City lost 1-0 at home to Brighton at the Etihad. Yasin Ayari scored in the 11th minute after City’s defence failed to deal with a dangerous cross.
Brighton had lost to City on penalties, 4-3, in the Carabao Cup in midweek. City remain top of the league on 21 points, with Brighton third on 19.
There was Nigerian interest elsewhere. Semi Ajayi helped Hull City draw 2-2 with Ipswich, and Ola Aina was in action as Nottingham Forest lost 2-0 at Brentford. Bournemouth beat Leeds 2-0.
Few expected Coventry to climb out of a 5-0 defeat so quickly. Awoniyi’s goal will help his confidence, and the fixture list gives him a chance to build on it. Readers can check these Bet9ja bonus code details before kick-off.
Coventry visit Everton on Friday, November 6. Awoniyi will hope to keep the goals coming.
Lampard’s side will want a second win in a row.
📌 Did You Know?
- Coventry’s 4-1 win over Newcastle started with a sixth minute Rudoni penalty, their first Premier League home goal since John Hartson scored in April 2001.
- Le Fée’s cross set up Dan Ballard’s 123rd minute header that knocked Coventry out of the 2025 Championship play-offs.
- Sunderland reached the Premier League in 2025 by winning the play-off final against Sheffield United.
- Lampard has managed Coventry since November 2024.
- Ayari, who scored the winner against City, also scored in Brighton’s 5-0 win over Coventry earlier this season.
