Paul Onuachu clarifies early exit in Trabzonspor vs. Besiktas game

Paul Onuachu did not have a good time in his move from Belgian side, KRC Genk, to Southampton during the January transfer window

Super Eagles forward, Paul Onuachu, has explained why he left the game early during the match between his new club, Trabzonspor, and Besiktas JK, Soccernet.ng reports.

Onuachu made an impressive start at Trabzonspor, scoring his debut goal for the team in the 29th minute of the game. This marked his first goal since his transfer from KRC Genk to Southampton in January.

The former Genk forward joined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan after experiencing limited playing time with Southampton.

Before scoring his debut goal, Onuachu sustained a knock from a rough tackle by Salih Ucan.

However, he managed to rise and connect with Enis Bardhi’s cross, providing the home team with the lead.

Watch the video here:

After the game, Onuachu expressed his joy at scoring his first goal for the Turkish side, stating, “I am proud to score a goal in my first match. Everyone fought hard.”

Addressing his early exit from the game, Onuachu clarified, “I think my injury is not very serious. I left the game to prevent it from getting worse.”

While there has been no official update on the severity of Onuachu’s injury, fans are hopeful that the tall striker will continue to build on his success in upcoming matches.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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