Coventry City signs Taiwo Awoniyi, nears deal for Sidiki Cherif
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:25 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Coventry City has completed the signing of striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest. Awoniyi, who scored 21 league goals in 90 appearances for Forest over four seasons, expressed excitement about joining the Sky Blues. Additionally, Coventry is closing in on a £20.5m deal for Fenerbahçe striker Sidiki Cherif, who is expected to leave the Turkish club just a month after his arrival.
- •Coventry City signs Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest.
- •Awoniyi scored 21 league goals for Forest over four seasons.
- •Coventry is nearing a £20.5m deal for Sidiki Cherif.
- •Cherif is expected to leave Fenerbahçe after one month.
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Coventry complete deal for striker and close in on another
"Coventry City have completed the signing of Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest – and are also closing in on a deal for Fenerbahçe striker Sidiki Cherif.Awoniyi joins the Sky Blues after spendin...
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