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Anthony Nwakaeme, Paul Onuachu, Trabzonspor players. (PC: Club X)
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu netted the opening goal to help Trabzonspor secure a 2-1 victory over Kasimpasa at Papara Park on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports.
Following his return from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria, Onuachu began the match on the bench as Trabzonspor welcomed their Super Lig rivals.
In his absence, the home side lacked a clinical edge in the final third despite registering eight attempts on goal in the first half, they failed to find the back of the net.
⏱ 45’ Karşılaşmanın ilk yarısı tamamlandı.
Trabzonspor 0-0 Kasımpaşa #TSvKSP pic.twitter.com/8UN71j0D1c
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) January 23, 2026
In search of a breakthrough breakthrough, the manager introduced Onuachu at halftime, replacing Belgian forward Kazeem Olaigbe.
The 31-year-old marksman made an immediate impact, breaking the deadlock just six minutes after the restart with a moment of individual brilliance.
After latching onto a precise through ball from Inao Oulai, Onuachu unsettled his marker with clever footwork before rifling a low strike into the bottom-left corner.
Watch Paul Onuachu’s Brilliant Goal For Trabzonspor Against Kasimpasa
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Paul Onuachu | #30 pic.twitter.com/NZhO7WlyLk
— Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) January 23, 2026
The goal gave the Black Sea Storm a calming effect. But that cost them, as Kasimpasa equalized in the 61st minute, courtesy of Fousseni Diabate.
However, Oleksandr Zubkov scored the winner for the home side off an assist from Nigerian attacker Anthony Nwakaeme in the 84th minute.
Onuachu’s strike was his 12th in 16 Super Lig games. And he will be looking to continue banging in the goals for his side.
His strike against Kasimpasa was a class finish, and it is just proof of how good the FC Ebedei product is.
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