Paul Onuachu Fires Trabzonspor to Victory, Extends Incredible Scoring Run
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu continued his remarkable goal-scoring form on Sunday, netting for the sixth consecutive match as Trabzonspor secured a hard-fought 2–1 win over Gaziantep FK in their Turkish Super Lig clash.
The hosts struck first in the 22nd minute through Mohamed Bayo, putting Gaziantep ahead and briefly silencing the travelling supporters. However, Trabzonspor responded almost immediately, with Felipe Augusto equalising just two minutes later to restore balance to the contest.
Onuachu then delivered the decisive moment three minutes before the half-hour mark, calmly finishing to complete the comeback and seal all three points for the visitors.
The goal marked his 35th for Trabzonspor, a milestone that moves him into fifth place among the club’s highest-scoring foreign players in history — a testament to his growing legacy with the Black Sea Storm.
The victory also strengthens Trabzonspor’s position in the Super Lig standings, keeping them third with 48 points as they continue their push for European qualification.
Opinion: Onuachu’s Consistency Is Speaking Louder Than Ever
Beyond the statistics, Onuachu’s current run highlights something even more important — consistency. Strikers are often judged by numbers, but scoring in six consecutive matches reflects confidence, tactical understanding, and trust from teammates.
For Nigerian football fans, performances like this are encouraging ahead of international competitions. When a striker is in rhythm at club level, it often translates into national team impact.
There is also a deeper narrative here: Onuachu has sometimes been underrated compared to more high-profile forwards, yet his numbers across leagues continue to prove his quality. Quiet excellence rarely makes the loudest headlines, but it builds the strongest reputations over time.
If he maintains this form, conversations about elite African strikers in Europe may soon have to place his name much higher than before.
