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Super Eagles striker Awoniyi bags postgraduate diploma in global sport directorship

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has bagged a postgraduate diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship at the PFA Business School.

• September 16, 2026

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has bagged a postgraduate diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship at the PFA Business School.

The 29-year-old Coventry striker disclosed this on Tuesday.

“Another proud moment for me off the pitch. Graduated from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship with Merit.

“I have always believed that being a footballer shouldn’t stop you from being a student of the game, and education has become an important part of that journey for me,” the Nigerian footballer said.

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