The Nottingham Forest striker is in an induced coma following an incident in Sunday's game against Leicester City

Medical experts in the UK have disclosed that Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi had a 50/50 chance of survival before being placed in an induced coma.

Taiwo Awoniyi is in an induced coma because of an incident that should have never been allowed to play out.The Nottingham Forest striker suffered a life-threatening abdominal injury when he collided with the post in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester.

The injury suffered by Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has raised questions about the application of the offside law.

Meet Taiye Jesudun, wife of Taiwo Awoniyi, who stays strong in faith as her husband battles in an induced coma after a severe injury during a match on Sunday