Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu continued his excellent run this season, scoring a brace to lead Trabzonspor to a convincing 3-0 victory over Samsunspor in their Turkish Super Lig Round 21 clash on Saturday.
Onuachu, who has been in sensational form, opened the scoring after just 23 minutes.
Paul Onuachu Extends Scoring Streak to Five Games
Ernest Muci delivered a precise cross, and the Nigerian international powered a header into the top corner, giving Trabzonspor an early advantage at the Samsun Yeni 19 Mayıs Stadyumu.
The forward’s second goal came late in the match. Nine minutes from time, Onuachu calmly tapped in Umut Nayır’s pass to complete his brace, sealing the victory for the visitors.
These two goals bring his season tally to 16, including 15 in the Super Lig and one in the Turkish Cup, extending his scoring run to five consecutive games.
Onuachu’s Brilliance Guides Trabzonspor to Victory
Earlier in the second half, Onuachu thought he had doubled the lead, but the effort was disallowed for a foul in the buildup.
Nevertheless, his influence on the game was clear, contributing to both goals and creating chances throughout.
The match ended with Ernest Muci converting a penalty to finalise the 3-0 scoreline.
Despite the win, Trabzonspor remain in third place on the league table with 45 points, as Onuachu continues to establish himself as the team’s key attacking player this season.