Taiwo Awoniyi has called for greater clinicality from Coventry City after their disappointing 1-0 defeat to Hull City, as fellow Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman enjoyed contrasting fortunes in Europe on Saturday.
Awoniyi started Coventry’s first home Premier League game in 25 years at the Coventry Building Society Arena and was involved in several of the hosts’ best attacking moments.
The Nigerian striker came close to opening his account on three occasions in an entertaining first half, but Coventry were unable to turn their possession and chances into goals.
They were eventually punished in the 82nd minute when Liam Millar struck on the counter-attack to give Hull, featuring fellow Nigeria international Semi Ajayi, all three points.
For Awoniyi, the defeat was a case of Coventry failing to make the most of their opportunities.
“We did quite well in terms of having the ball, but unfortunately, they had that great counterattack, and they took their chance. It is on us to take our chances as well,” Awoniyi told Coventry media.
Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis also played a key role, producing several saves to keep Coventry at bay.
Awoniyi was particularly frustrated by one opportunity when he attempted to get a decisive touch, only for the goalkeeper to intervene.
“The chances that we had were the ones that the goalkeeper saved. I wanted to put my foot in, and that was one of the clear chances that we had, and I think the keeper was brilliant for them,” he said.
“We just have to take our chances, as I said earlier. We didn’t take it, and they took theirs; it was a disappointing defeat for us.”
The result leaves Coventry with two defeats from their opening two matches since returning to the Premier League. Still, Awoniyi believes the newly promoted…
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