Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi was missing in action as Nottingham Forest lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in Saturday’s Premier League game.
The Nigerian international has made 23 appearances for Nottingham Forest this ongoing season and scored one goal.
Rogers ran clear to score with a composed finish for the host before Malen timed his arrival in the six-yard area perfectly to turn in Ian Maatsen’s inviting cross two minutes later.
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After a dreadful start to play, this season’s Premier League surprise package continued their improvement after the interval, getting their reward when substitute Jota Silva scored on the turn after 57 minutes.
Villa’s win moved them to within one point of Chelsea in fourth place, while Forest remain in third despite this setback.
