Naija Stars Abroad Paul Onuachu Breaks Record As Nigerian Players Shine In Europe
Naija Stars Abroad Paul Onuachu Breaks Record as Nigerian Players Shine in Europe Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu delivered another historic performance in Europe, breaking a club record for Trabzonspor after scoring in his 10th consecutive league match during a 1–0 victory over Çaykur Rizespor.
The Super Eagles forward scored the decisive goal shortly after halftime, extending his remarkable scoring streak and setting a new record for the longest run of consecutive goals in Trabzonspor’s history. Onuachu’s goal also took his tally to 21 league goals this season, placing him firmly at the top of the Turkish Super Lig scoring chart and reinforcing his status as one of Nigeria’s most in-form players abroad. Across all competitions, the 31-year-old has recorded 23 goals in just 26 appearances, highlighting his crucial role in Trabzonspor’s campaign. The prolific striker is also climbing the club’s all-time rankings, becoming one of Trabzonspor’s highest-scoring foreign players and closing in on longstanding records set by club legends. Elsewhere, Nigerian stars also impressed across Europe.
- Victor Osimhen continued his fine form with a goal for Galatasaray in a 3–0 win.
- Josh Maja ended a long goal drought, scoring his first league goal in months for West Bromwich Albion.
- Moses Simon reached a major milestone, making 200 appearances in the French Ligue 1.
The weekend performances highlight the growing impact of Nigerian footballers across top European leagues, with records broken, milestones achieved, and key contributions recorded. Onuachu’s record-breaking form underscores Nigeria’s strong presence in global football, as Super Eagles stars continue to excel and bring pride to the nation through outstanding performances abroad.
