Awoniyi graduates from PFA Business School

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has added another qualification to his growing list of academic achievements after graduating from the PFA Business School with a diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship with merit.

The Coventry City forward announced the achievement via X on Tuesday, describing it as another proud moment away from football.

“Another proud moment for me off the pitch,” Awoniyi posted.

“Graduating from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship with merit.

“Still playing. Still learning. The journey continues.”

The qualification adds to a series of academic pursuits undertaken by the 29-year-old alongside his professional football career.

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Awoniyi obtained a diploma in Business Administration and Marketing Management from the London School of International Business in 2020 before completing a degree programme in Business Management at Buckinghamshire New University in 2022.

His latest achievement comes weeks after he began a new chapter in his playing career, leaving Nottingham Forest for newly promoted Premier League side Coventry City.

Awoniyi completed a permanent move to Coventry in August after four years at Forest, where he made 103 appearances, scoring 23 goals and providing six assists. The transfer was reportedly worth around £9m.

The move offered the striker a fresh opportunity under manager Frank Lampard after a difficult last two seasons at Forest.

However, his start at Coventry has been mixed, with Awoniyi sent off in the club’s 5-0 defeat by Brighton on Sunday. The red card means he will miss Coventry’s Premier League meeting with his former club Forest.

Away from the pitch, though, Awoniyi continues to prepare for life beyond football, with his latest qualification strengthening his foundation for a potential future in football management and sporting administration.

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