Paul Onuachu delivered another commanding display, scoring and providing an assist as Trabzonspor secured a deserved 3-1 home victory over Karagümrük at Papara Park.
The Nigerian striker set the tone early and remained central to everything dangerous the Black Sea Storm produced.
Paul Onuachu scores and assists to extend red-hot streak
Paul Onuachu opened the scoring just before the 20-minute mark, powering home a header from Ozan Tufan’s precise cross on the right flank.
The 31-year-old has now scored in seven consecutive matches, taking his league tally to 18 goals and 21 total goal contributions across competitions this season.
His relentless form keeps him firmly ahead in the Golden Boot race.
Trabzonspor’s lead was briefly cancelled out eight minutes later, but the hosts regained control after the break with renewed intensity and sharper movement in the final third.
Nwaiwu brace seals Trabzonspor victory
Chibuike Nwaiwu stepped into the spotlight just two minutes into the second half, heading home from a corner and restore Trabzonspor’s advantage.
The 22-year-old doubled the lead later in the half, nodding in from close range yet again after Onuachu intelligently headed the ball back across goal from another set-piece situation.
Nwaiwu’s brace not only secured the three points but also took his goal contribution tally to three since arriving in Turkey.
Trabzonspor’s 3-1 win keeps momentum firmly on their side — and with Paul Onuachu in this kind of form, they look increasingly difficult to stop.
Onuachu played the entire 90 minutes but had just 33 touches, the fewest of any outfield player who completed the match.
Nwaiwu, on the other hand, was taken off after 73 minutes and was replaced by Mathias Lovik.
Even with the win, Trabzonspor stay in third place on the standings with 51 points from 24 games, trailing league leaders Galatasaray by four points.