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Onuachu sets new scoring records

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3 months ago

March 2, 2026

Paul Onuchu has set new scoring records at Turkish club Trabzonspor.

Onuachu, who scored a goal at the weekend against Fatih Karagumruk, achieved a first in his career by scoring in six consecutive games.

The tall striker missed the Beşiktaş, Gençlerbirliği, and Kocaelispor matches this season due to suspension and the Africa Cup of Nations.

The 31-year-old scored one goal each in the 2-1 win against Kasımpaşa in week 19 and the 1-1 draw against Antalyaspor in week 20, and two goals in the 3-0 victory against Samsunspor in week 21.

He scored once each in Trabzonspor’s 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahçe in week 22, and in the 2-1 wins against Gaziantep FK and Karagumruk, has netted seven goals in his last six matches.

Onuachu is currently leading to Super Lig goals race with 18 goals in 21 appearances. He also scored 1 goal in 2 matches in the Ziraat Turkey Cup.

Having scored 36 goals and provided 6 assists in 48 appearances for Trabzonspor so far, Onuachu aims to crown his Trabzonspor career with a top scorer title.

Trabzonspor coach Fatih Tekke scored in five consecutive matches when he was a player and now Onuachu has surpassed that.

His scoring streak also means he is now the first foreign player in the club’s history to score for as many weeks after Shota and Henrique only managed in only five straight weeks.

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Will Iwobi’s 100 caps stand?

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2 days ago

June 11, 2026

Kenny Malone

Record keepers have questioned the 100 caps for the Super Eagles credited to Alex Iwobi.

The Super Eagles presented the Fulham star with a plaque to mark his milestone appearance before Wednesday night’s friendly against Portugal.

However, the records showed that FIFA chalked off a 2018 World Cup qualifier in Algeria after the game was forfeited by Nigeria for fielding an ineligible player – Shehu Abdullahi.

Also, FIFA also chalked off a friendly against Togo in 2017 because of the record number of substitutes played in the game.

That would then mean that Iwobi is on 98 caps, two games away from the Century milestone…

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Super Eagles star celebrates getting Ronaldo shirt

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2 days ago

June 11, 2026

Elliot Michael

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi was the one who swapped shirts with the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, saying it was a dream come true for him.

Onyemaechi has previously played in Portugal with Boavista and his partner is Portuguese.

Four years ago, coach Finidi George and Moses Simon were caught on camera trying to get this prized jersey.

Ronaldo will lead Portugal to the 2026 World Cup, which will be his sixth appearance at the global stage.

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Super Eagles honour new Centurion Iwobi

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3 days ago

June 10, 2026

Elliot Michael

The Super Eagles will present Alex Iwobi with a commemorative plaque to celebrate his 100th appearance before tonight’s friendly against Portugal.

The 30-year-old Fulham star will join an elite group of players led by Ahmed Musa, who have reached a century of appearances for Nigeria.

Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama and Joseph Yobo are the other players to hit this milestone.

After he represented England at youth level, Iwobi made his Super Eagles debut on October 8, 2015, in a friendly against DR Congo.

One of the highlights of his international career was scoring the goal against Zambia in Uyo that qualified Nigeria to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

He has scored 10 goals and made eight assists.

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