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Nigerian players Chibuike Nwaiwu and Paul Onuachu. (Photo credit: Trabzonspor x)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Trabzonspor<\/a> coach Fatih Tekke has explained that Chibuike Nwaiwu’s winning goal against Galatasaray on Saturday was a routine they had been practicing before the game, Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u200bNwaiwu has been a key player for the Black Sea Storm since arriving from Austrian club Wolfsberger in the January transfer window.<\/p>\n He once again proved his quality in arguably Trabzonspor\u2019s biggest S\u00fcper Lig game of the season against league leaders Galatasaray.<\/p>\n S\u00fcper kahramanlar ne zaman sahneye \u00e7\u0131kaca\u011f\u0131n\u0131 bilir <\/p>\n | #27 pic.twitter.com\/eOQIwfmXN5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Trabzonspor (@Trabzonspor) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u200bGoing into Saturday\u2019s clash, the Black Sea Storm had not defeated Cimbom in nine consecutive meetings.<\/p>\n However, Nwaiwu\u2019s 68th-minute goal changed the narrative. He got on the end of a beautiful cross from Anthony Nwakaeme and placed a fine header to make it 2-1.<\/a><\/p>\n \u200bAside from his goal, the former Enyimba man put in a solid shift at the back to ensure his side stayed in the game despite a late onslaught from Galatasaray.<\/p>\n \u200bSpeaking after the encounter, coach Tekke expressed his elation with the result. He also let the media in on some of the tactics used to dismantle the league leaders.<\/p>\n \u200bFatih Tekke explained that he noticed a height advantage over the Galatasaray defenders and worked on exploiting it during training.<\/p>\n Fortunately, Nwakaeme\u2019s cross was on point, and Nwaiwu \u2014 one of the tallest players on the pitch \u2014 was able to capitalize and score.<\/p>\n\n
\u200bWhat Trabzonspor Boss Tekke Said About Chibuike Nwaiwu’s Goal<\/h2>\n
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