Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is out of an induced coma and recovering steadily following emergency surgery on an abdominal injury.
The Super Eagles’ striker was receiving intensive care on Wednesday night after surgeons had started what was a complex operation.
That procedure has been completed on Wednesday and the player was last night being monitored at hospital.
The former Liverpool forward is awake following the surgery and is surrounded by his family.
Awoniyi crashed into a post during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester and, following several minutes of treatment, returned to action before being taken off.
The Nigerian was rushed to hospital after the extent of the injury was confirmed on Monday.