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A Nigeria Super Eagles striker is dominating the Turkish Super Lig, and it's not Victor Osimhen
ESPN17 Mar 2026Ed Dove

A Nigeria Super Eagles striker is dominating the Turkish Super Lig, and it's not Victor Osimhen

Nigeria star Paul Onuachu's relentless scoring streak continued in the Super Lig this weekend, as the towering Super Eagles striker netted again for Trabzonspor.

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Paul Onuachu 's relentless scoring streak continued in the Super Lig this weekend, as the towering Super Eagles striker netted again for Trabzonspor to serve another reminder that Victor Osimhen isn't the only Nigerian tearing it up in Turkey. The towering, 6ft7in Onuachu is enjoying his best form for four years, as he continues his career rebuild at Trabzonspor after an unrewarding spell at Southampton, and leads the Super Lig's scoring chart. While he'd scored 15 across 21 league games on loan at Trabzonspor in 23-24, few anticipated the impact that Onuachu would have this season, particularly given he suffered injury almost immediately upon arriving back in Turkiye, and given he missed a sizeable chunk of the campaign due to Africa Cup of Nations participation. However, the striker's impact this term has been remarkable. He set the tone for Trabzonspor 2.0 with a winner on his debu

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