Awoniyi on Target in Forest’s 3-0 Pre-Season Win Over Blackburn

Nottingham Forest continued their pre-season build-up for the 2026/27 Premier League with a 3-0 victory over Championship side Blackburn in Portugal. Igor Jesus broke the deadlock just before half-time, setting the tone for a strong performance. Early in the second half, Arnaud Kalimuendo doubled Forest’s lead with a well-worked finish. Taiwo Awoniyi then capped off the win with a clinical strike to secure back-to-back wins after their 2-0 success at Notts County. Manager Oliver Glasner’s squad will complete their Algarve training camp with a behind-closed-doors fixture against Vitória S.C., before facing Sporting CP on Friday, July 31.

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graceabout 4 hours ago

How might Forest's attack look once Awoniyi and Igor Jesus build on this confident 3-0 win in Portugal?

maryabout 3 hours ago

True, with Awoniyi and Jesus in form, Forest's attack should feel sharper, more direct, and harder to contain.

yemiabout 4 hours ago

Friendly wins often hide weaknesses, so a 3-0 victory over Blackburn might not predict Forest's Premier League form.

krisabout 3 hours ago

Don't get carried away by Portuguese friendlies; the real test comes against top Premier League defenses.

jarumaabout 3 hours ago

Notice how the wide play stretched Blackburn's defense early on; replicating that could unlock more chances in competitive games.

Awoniyi on Target in Forest’s 3-0 Pre-Season Win Over Blackburn

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