Trabzonspor secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over rivals Galatasaray in their Turkish Super Lig encounter over the weekend, with striker Paul Onuachu playing a decisive role.

The match, held at Papara Park, saw the Nigerian international get on the scoresheet in what proved to be a tightly contested fixture. His overall performance drew praise from head coach Fatih Tekke, who highlighted the forward’s impact beyond just his goal.

Speaking after the match in an interview with beIN SPORTS, Tekke emphasized Onuachu’s importance in executing the team’s tactical approach, particularly during the first half.

“Galatasaray is generally a team that plays very well behind the defense, with second balls and set pieces,” Tekke explained. “One of their best strengths is applying one-on-one pressure and creating danger from regained possession. In this match, Onuachu’s efforts to hold up play in the first half were very valuable.”

The result represents a significant boost for Trabzonspor as they continue their league campaign, while also underlining Onuachu’s growing influence within the squad.

Attention now shifts to their next fixture, as Trabzonspor prepare to face Alanyaspor in another important league outing next weekend.