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Onuachu brace give Trabzonspor Turkish Cup victory

Paul Onuachu don show say im still get the magic as e help Trabzonspor carry Turkish Cup with 2-1 win over Konyaspor yesterday evening for Istanbul.

The Super Eagles striker open scoring for first half when im connect with precise cross from Wagner Pina after beautiful attacking move for right flank. Onuachu jump high for box to head ball enter net and give Trabzonspor advantage.

Konyaspor reply for second half through Jackson Muleka wey equalise and set up tense finish. But Onuachu step up again for closing stages to seal victory. The EC Ebedei product calmly convert decisive penalty for final 11 minutes, im pause during run-up to send goalkeeper Bahadir Gungordu wrong way before slotting ball into bottom-right corner.

The brace also end recent goal drought for Nigerian international wey don fail to score for im previous five league matches against Istanbul Basaksehir, Konyaspor, Goztepe, Besiktas, and Genclerbirligi. Since im complete summer move from Southampton, Onuachu don enjoy outstanding campaign, registering 68 goals and two assists for 36 appearances across all competitions.

Im return to scoring form go be major boost for Eric Chelle ahead of Nigeria upcoming international friendlies against Poland and Portugal, with Super Eagles coach hoping the towering striker fit maintain im impressive form for international stage.


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