US EditionTurkey: Three Nigerians Combine to Beat Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray
Paul Onuachu scored his 22nd league goal and Chibuike Nwaiwu added the winner as Trabzonspor moved to second in the table, one point behind Galatasaray.
- On Saturday, Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 2-1 at Papara Park in the Turkish Super Lig, with three Super Eagles players driving the upset victory.
- Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the fourth minute with his 22nd league goal of the season, then after Galatasaray equalized, Anthony Nwakaeme set up the winning strike.
- Nwaiwu, the 23-year-old central defender, secured his third league goal since joining Trabzonspor from Austria in January, while former Southampton forward Onuachu led the attack throughout.
- The Maroon-and-Blues climbed to second place with 63 points, one point behind Galatasaray, while ending a nine-game winless streak against their rivals.
- Title-Chasing Trabzonspor face Alanyaspor in their next league match as they pursue their first Turkish Super Lig title since 2022.
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Turkey: Three Nigerians combine to beat Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray
Three Super Eagles stars combined on Saturday to help Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig. Paul Onuachu scored his first-ever goal against Galatasaray as Trabzonspor defeated the league leaders 2-1. Onuachu opened the scoring early in the match, providing Trabzonspor with a robust start against their opponents. The former Southampton forward has now increased his tally to 22 league goals for the season. Galatasaray responded in…
Osimhen Missing As Nigerian Players Lead Trabzonspor To Victory Over Galatasaray
Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu scored both goals for Trabzonspor in their 2-1 win over a Victor Osimhen-less Galatasaray in the Turkish SuperLig on Saturday. Title-chasing Trabzonspor were at their best to defeat table-toppers at the Papara Park, ending the defending champions’ unbeaten streak against them, thanks to their Nigerian contingent. Onuachu put the home side ahead in the fourth minute with a header into the bottom corner for 1-0, sc…
In the 28th round of the Turkish championship, Galatasaray lost 2-1 to Trabzonspor, reducing Roland Sallai's team's lead in the table to one point.
Onuachu and Nwaiwu Fire Trabzonspor to Crucial Derby Win Over Galatasaray
Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Godfrey Nwaiwu were on target as Trabzonspor secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Galatasaray in a high-stakes Matchday 28 derby clash at Papara Park, tightening the race for the Turkish Süper Lig title. READ ALSO: “Fight for Asiwaju 2027” Debuts with Impact, Driving Youth Empowerment Through Boxing Trabzonspor made a dream start, taking the lead as early as the 3rd minute through Onuachu, who finished confidently aft…
It was only a victory, of which they weigh, in a direct duel between second and first of the Süper Lig to reopen the fight for the title..
Galatasaray lost 2-1 to Trabzonspor, reducing the point difference to 1. In Osimhen's absence, Icardi failed to meet expectations, prompting reactions from fans on social media.
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