Super Eagles stars join the party as Nottingham Forest seal 5-0 win over Sunderland

Nottingham Forest took a step closer to Premier League safety with a thumping 5-0 win over Sunderland tonight, Afrik Foot reports.

The Reds have been in good form of late, and are unbeaten in their last five games. They’ve also secured a Europa League semi-final clash against Aston Villa.

Nottingham Forest came into the game five points above the relegation zone, but have extended that gap to eight, although West Ham and Tottenham still have to play this weekend.

Granit Xhaka of Sunderland in action with Ola Aina. Copyright: Imago

Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland: How the game unfolded

The first half at the Stadium of Light stunned the home fans as Vitor Pereira’s men ran riot, putting four goals past Robin Roefs.

Sunderland started the game on the front foot, before a deep cross from Omari Hutchinson was headed in by Igor Jesus at the far post, although the ball deflected off Trai Hume.

Igor Jesus of Nottingham Forest scores to make it 0-1 vs Sunderland. Copyright: Imago

The game opened up following the first goal, and chances began pouring in for Forest, as Chris Wood grabbed the second goal.

Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White didn’t complicate things. After Wood intercepted a poor pass from Roefs, the ball fell to the Englishman.

Gibbs-White simply tapped the ball back to Wood, and the Kiwi striker put the ball into the back of the net.

Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest celebrates scoring. Copyright: Imago

Three minutes later Gibbs-White grabbed his own share of the spoils, after Williams picked out Igor Jesus at the far post with a cross.

The Brazilian striker headed the ball back to the Englishman, who tapped home to take his goal tally to 13 in the Premier League this season.

After three minutes, Igor Jesus finally put his name in the spotlight, after Ola Aina’s shot was blocked.

The ball ricocheted into Jesus’ path, and the Brazilian powered a volley into the net for his fifth goal in the Premier League this season.

Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest celebrates victory vs Tottenham Hotspur. Copyright: ImagoxMIxNewsx

Taiwo Awoniyi came off the bench in the 87th minute and was instrumental to Forest’s fifth goal.

The Nigerian combined with Netz in Forest’s box, and his cut-back fell to Elliot Anderson, who put the ball into the back of the net, and his teammates rallied around him as the celebrations ran riot, given that he lost his mother seven days ago.

What a performance. 🤩 pic.twitter.com/RU2Zs8UNZH
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 24, 2026

Forest’s focus is fully on their Europa League clash against Aston Villa next Thursday, but they can have more good news should Tottenham Hotspur drop points tomorrow.