Paul Onuachu was left out of Nigeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup playoffs…
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu scored the only goal for Trabzonspor in their 1-1 draw against Alanyaspor, Soccernet.ng reports.
Trabzonspor welcomed Alanyaspor to Papara Park on Saturday in their 12th Super Lig game of the season.
The Black Sea Storm entered the game as the favourites due to their bright start to the season and their better quality on paper.
Super Eagles striker Onuachu, who has been talismanic in front of goal with seven goals in 11 games, led the line for them.
Trabzonspor dominated the early exchanges, with Onuachu registering two early goal attempts. They did not have to wait too long to get the opener eventually, as Onuachu scored in the 15th minute, and it was another sweet goal.
Many tall footballers aren't great with their feet, but not Onuachu. He received a pass from Mustafa Eskihellac in front of the box, used a beautiful piece of skill to get past his markers in the box, and poked the ball past the goalkeeper to make it 1-0.
Paul Onuachu only score world class goals! ONLYYYY!
— Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) November 8, 2025
After Onuachu's goal, the visitors settled into the game and started creating chances, but they failed to profit before the break.
The start of the second half saw chances flying at both ends of the pitch, but they failed to convert.
Alanyaspor then took charge of the game and started looking really dangerous as Trabzonspor took their feet off the pedal. They paid for it eventually, as the visitors equalized in the 73rd minute, courtesy of Ianis Hagi.
Onuachu had some decent opportunities to score in the final 15 minutes of the game, but he failed to convert. It eventually eventually ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Paul Onuachu Proves Point To Eric Chelle
The Super Eagles squad for the upcoming World Cup playoffs was released on Saturday morning, and Paul Onuachu was a notable absentee.
This is suite surprising, as Onuachu is one of Nigeria’s highest goalscorers in Europe currently with eight league goals.
Moreover, attackers like Akor Adams and Tolu Arokodare, who can't boast of more than three goals, made the list.
For a player who has put up his kind of numbers this season, he will feel aggrieved that he was snubbed by the manager Eric Chelle. Nonetheless, the 30-year-old striker will be looking to continue shining in Turkey and hope that his time will come soon.
