Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi bags merit honour from PFA Business School

Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi has bagged a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship from the the PFA Business School with with Merit.

The Coventry City striker celebrated the achievement on his Instagram page, describing it as “another proud moment” away from the football pitch.

“Another proud moment for me off the pitch. 🎓Graduating from the PFA Business School with a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship with Merit,” Awoniyi wrote.

The 28-year-old believes footballers should continue learning and developing themselves beyond their playing careers.

“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,” he added.

Awoniyi also thanked the PFA Business School, its lecturers and fellow students who studied alongside him.

“Thank you to everyone at the PFA Business School, the lecturers and my colleagues I had the opportunity to learn alongside.

“And a special thank you to my family and friends for their encouragement and support throughout,” he said.

The Nigerian forward committed to the playing career and continuous education.

“Still playing. Still learning. The journey continues.”

The PFA Business School provides education and development programmes for football professionals, including courses focused on leadership, management and the business side of the sport.

Awoniyi’s latest qualification comes as he continues his professional football career, combining his playing commitments with academic development in football sport directorship.