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Taiwo Awoniyi excited after Gent clinch Europa League playoff spot

Taiwo Awoniyi is delighted after Gent brushed aside Jagiellonia Bialystok to secure a Europa League playoff spot on Thursday evening.

The forward gave Yves Vanderhaeghe’s men an early lead in the game as they defeated the Polish side 3-1 to qualify for the next stage of the European competition qualifiers on 4-1 aggregate.

The 21-year-old who joined the Buffalos on loan in the summer after signing a long-term contract with Premier League side Liverpool is hopeful that the Ghelamco Arena outfit can nick a place in the group stage of the tournament.

“Two more steps closer, Europa league qualification,” Awoniyi posted on Instagram.