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Paul Onuachu fires seventh goal for Trabzonspor, tops Turkish Super Lig scorers’ chart

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Paul Onuachu fires seventh goal for Trabzonspor, tops Turkish Super Lig scorers’ chart

By Dayo Awoniyi

Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu continued his impressive goal-scoring form in the Turkish Super Lig, netting his seventh goal of the season on Saturday to help Trabzonspor edge past Caykur Rizespor 2–1.

The 29-year-old’s latest strike cements his position at the top of the league’s scoring chart, further boosting his reputation as one of the most in-form forwards in Turkish football this season.

Onuachu’s clinical displays have earned him widespread acclaim from fans and pundits alike, with his aerial prowess, physicality, and sharp finishing proving decisive for Trabzonspor since his arrival.

His return to form follows a difficult spell in the English Premier League with Southampton, where he struggled to make an impact. However, the switch to Turkey has reignited his career, with the former Genk forward now emerging as a key figure in Trabzonspor’s attacking line.

While his club performances have been outstanding, Onuachu’s form with the Super Eagles has yet to match the same consistency. Nonetheless, football analysts believe his current momentum could make him a valuable asset for Nigeria as the national team intensifies preparations for the final rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Onuachu’s resurgence adds to the growing list of Nigerian forwards making headlines in Europe this season, including reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Osimhen, who recently joined Turkish giants Galatasaray.

As World Cup qualifying fixtures loom, national team selectors may have no choice but to take a second look at the in-form striker as Nigeria aims for a return to the global stage in 2026.

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Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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Paul Onuachu fires seventh goal for Trabzonspor, tops Turkish Super Lig scorers’ chart

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