Coventry City’s debut Premier League home match in a quarter of a century ended in a 1‑0 defeat to Hull City. Manager Frank Lampard criticised the team for being slow on the ball and said more needs to be done. The loss leaves Coventry looking to improve in the coming weeks.
Coventry City have reached an agreement to sign Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for around £17 million. The move bolsters the Sky Blues’ attacking options as they prepare for their first Premier League season in 25 years. Awoniyi, 29, scored 23 goals in 103 games for Forest but fell down the pecking order last season.
Coventry City, newly promoted to the Premier League, have secured Swiss defender Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee exceeding £17 million. The 22‑year‑old signed a four‑year deal after being persuaded by manager Frank Lampard’s pitch.