Taiwo Awoniyi, a striker for Nottingham Forest, may be disciplined by the English Football Association for celebrating his goal during the team’s 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
As Forest battles to avoid relegation, Awoniyi scored their third goal off the bench to seal a commanding victory.
The 28-year-old was automatically given a yellow card for removing his shirt, but he may face more consequences after revealing a religious slogan that read, “God is the greatest,” while celebrating.
Under Law 4 of the International Football Association Board, players are prohibited from displaying political, religious or personal messages.
“Equipment must not have any political, religious or personal slogans, statements or images. Players must not reveal undergarments that show political, religious, personal slogans, statements or images, or advertising other than the manufacturer’s logo,” the regulation stated.
“For any offence the player and/or the team will be sanctioned by the competition organiser, national football association or by FIFA.”

