Awoniyi Fires Brace in Union Berlin’s Win in Europa Playoff

Former Nigeria’s Golden Eaglet, Taiwo Awoniyi, was in excellent form last night as he helped Union Berlin gain advantage with Union Berlin’s 4-0 thrashing of Finnish side KuPS 4-0, in the Europa Conference League first-leg play-off.

Awoniyi scored two goals and provided an assist as Union Berlin have less worry going into the second leg.

The former Liverpool player has now scored three goals in his last two games for Union Berlin.

He scored the only goal in Union Berlin’s 1-1 home draw against Leverkusen, in their first Bundesliga game of the season.

The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 7th minute and got his second goal on 31 minutes to make it 3-0.

He provided the assist for Union Berlin’s second goal scored by Max Kruse in the 29th minute.

The return leg comes up in Germany next Thursday and the winner over two legs will progress into the group stage.