Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu continued his sensational scoring form as Trabzonspor defeated Çaykur Rizespor 1–0 in the Turkish Süper Lig, with the Nigerian striker netting the decisive goal to extend his remarkable run in front of goal.

The Nigeria International struck six minutes into the second half, finishing from close range after a precise cut-back from Oleksandr Zubkov. 

The goal took Onuachu's tally to 23 goals and two assists in 26 appearances across all competitions this season, underlining his importance to the Turkish side's attacking success.

With the strike, the 31-year-old extended his scoring streak to eight consecutive league matches, having also found the net against Kasımpaşa S.K., Antalyaspor, Samsunspor, Fenerbahçe S.K., Gaziantep F.K., Fatih Karagümrük S.K. and Kayserispor. 

The feat makes him the first player to score in eight or more consecutive league games for Trabzonspor since Burak Yılmaz in 2011.

Onuachu is also closing in on another milestone, as he could become the foreign player with the most goals in a single Süper Lig season for Trabzonspor. 

The current benchmark is held by Georgian great Shota Arveladze, who scored 25 league goals in the 1995–96 season.

Adeyemi Adewale