Nigeria striker Paul Onuachu delivered a sensational performance as he scored twice to inspire Trabzonspor to a 2-1 victory over Konyaspor and secure the Turkish Cup title.
The Nigerian forward was the star of the final, producing a match-winning display that earned him the Man of the Match award after an outstanding performance on the big stage.
Onuachu proved decisive for Trabzonspor with his brilliant brace, leading the club to an unforgettable cup triumph and adding another major trophy to his career achievements.
The night became even more special with his wife and children present in the stadium to support him from the stands throughout the final.
Following the victory, the striker celebrated with his family on the pitch as they posed for memorable photographs to mark a historic and emotional occasion.
It was a truly unforgettable evening for Onuachu and his loved ones as they shared in the joy of Trabzonspor’s triumph.
The victory also saw Nigerian trio Onuachu, Chibuike Nwaiwu and Anthony Nwakaeme lift the Türkiye Kupası with Trabzonspor.
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.
