Nigerian international Paul Onuachu marked his return to club football with a decisive performance, propelling Trabzonspor to a 2-1 triumph over Kasimpasa on Friday night. The Super Eagles forward, fresh from securing a bronze medal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, demonstrated his offensive prowess by scoring shortly after his introduction.
Manager Abdullah Avci introduced Onuachu at the start of the second half for Kazeem Olaigbe, and the striker needed only five minutes to find the net following a precise delivery from Christ Inao Oulai.
This clinical strike raises Onuachu’s goal tally to 12 for the 2025-2026 campaign, underscoring his vital importance to the Turkish side’s frontline. His successful return follows a productive international window where he contributed a goal to Nigeria’s podium finish. Although Kasimpasa temporarily restored parity in the 61st minute through a Fousseni Diabate goal assisted by Irfan Can Kahveci, Trabzonspor maintained their composure to secure all three points late in the contest.
Oleksandr Zubkov eventually settled the encounter in the 84th minute, capitalizing on the momentum generated by Onuachu’s earlier equalizer. The victory strengthens Trabzonspor’s position in the Super Lig standings and highlights the seamless reintegration of their star striker. Onuachu’s physical presence and scoring instincts once again proved the difference-maker as he continues his most prolific season in Turkey to date.
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