Super Eagles stars Paul Onuachu and Anthony Nwakaeme were the heroes of the night as Trabzonspor clinicaly dispatched Fethiyespor.
The 3–0 win at Papara Park in Turkish Cup Group A showcased the attacking depth of the home side during a high-energy second half.
Anthony Nwakaeme Breaks the Deadlock at Papara Park
The match remained tense until the final twenty minutes when the deadlock was finally broken.
While the visitors had an earlier goal ruled out for offside, Trabzonspor eventually took control. Nwakaeme was a constant threat from the start, using his experience to lead the line.
After Ernest Muci opened the scoring in the 69th minute, the momentum shifted entirely toward the hosts.
The veteran Nigerian forward remained influential throughout the game even after setting up the opening goal.
Paul Onuachu Extends Scoring Streak in Cup Win
The introduction of Onuachu at the start of the second half proved to be a tactical masterclass.
Replacing Felipe Augusto, the towering striker needed only 31 minutes to leave his mark on the game.
In the 77th minute, he was in the right place at the right time to tap home a simple finish.
This strike marked the 14th goal of the season for Paul Onuachu, who has now scored in four consecutive matches.
Just two minutes later, Anthony Nwakaeme capped off the brilliant team performance with a powerful strike, securing his first goal of the campaign and sealing the 3–0 victory.
The win moves Trabzonspor to six points in Group A, while Fethiyespor remains at the bottom with just one point.
The Nigerian duo’s performance will give the manager plenty of confidence heading into the next round of fixtures