Paul Onuachu set for a record held by only Osimhen after Trabzonspor lose to Fenerbahçe

Paul Onuachu is moving closer to a special record in Turkey after scoring again for Trabzonspor, even though his team lost 3–2 to Fenerbahçe in a thrilling Super Lig match, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Super Eagles striker has now scored in five league games in a row. His powerful header against Fenerbahçe took his total to 16 goals in just 19 appearances this season. That makes him the outright top scorer in the Turkish top flight.

Onuachu is now leading the race for the Golden Boot, known in Turkey as the ‘Gol Kralı' award. If he finishes the season as top scorer, he will become only the second Nigerian ever to win it.

Paul Onuachu’s header vs Fenerbahçe

His 16th of the season — seven more than his compatriot Victor Osimhen.pic.twitter.com/0VFDvdky8e

— Leagues Reporter (@LeaguesReporter) February 14, 2026

The only Nigerian to achieve that feat so far is Victor Osimhen. The striker scored 26 league goals last season, helping Galatasaray win the title after joining on loan from Napoli. His impact later earned him a permanent move.

Onuachu is now trying to follow that same historic path.

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A thrilling match that slipped away from Paul Onuachu's Trabzonspor

Both teams went into the game knowing a win would help them close the gap on league leaders Galatasaray, and the match quickly lived up to expectations.

Trabzonspor struck first after just six minutes. A long pass split the defence and allowed Ernest Muçi to run through on goal. He calmly lifted the ball over the goalkeeper to give the home side an early lead.

Fenerbahçe responded strongly. Anderson Talisca equalised in the 15th minute with a fine finish, before Kerem Akturkoglu completed the turnaround just before half-time to make it 2–1.

But Onuachu had the final word of the first half. Rising highest in the box, he powered home a header to bring Trabzonspor level at 2–2 and send the crowd into celebration.

The joy did not last long.

Only three minutes after the restart, Marco Asensio finished off a smooth passing move to restore Fenerbahçe’s lead. Despite late pressure from Trabzonspor, the visitors held firm to secure all three points.

The win keeps Fenerbahçe second in the table, just three points behind Galatasaray. The defeat, however, leaves Trabzonspor 10 points off the top, but Onuachu’s record chase remains very much alive.