Awoniyi scored to become only the second Nottingham Forest player to score in five consecutive Premier League games, after Stan Collymore(6 in March/April 1995).
Awoniyi came on as a substitute to pull one back for Nottingham Forest as they lost 2-1 to Arsenal today in the Premier League.
To equal the record, Taiwo in the 82nd minute won possession at the edge of his box, passed to Elanga before racing the length of the Emirates pitch to tap him for his first goal of the season.
The feat coincides with his 26th birthday celebration ending in joy of equalling the record and a feeling of loss.
The super eagles striker is starting the 23/24 season same way he did for 22/23 season, netting in the first game of the season.
Going into the game, Taiwo was a major doubt due to a minor injury, but coach put him in the game to salvage the game after going down 2-0.
The former U17 star repaid the faith by scoring almost 10 minutes after coming into the game against Arsenal.
Last season, Awoniyi scored for Nottingham Forest against the same Arsenal in the last game if the season to help banish their relegation worries.