Trabzonspor catches up with second-place Fenerbahçe
In the 26th week of the Süper Lig, Trabzonspor defeated Rizespor at home, maintaining its claim in the championship race.
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The burgundy-blue team, which secured the win with a goal from its Nigerian player in the 51st minute of the match, increased its points to 57, catching up with second-place Fenerbahçe in the standings.
Trabzonspor, which sits in third place behind the yellow-navy team on goal difference, has now won 4 consecutive league matches.
After scoring his goal, Paul Onuachu displayed the jersey of the late Orhan Kaynak to the stands. Onuachu has now scored in 8 consecutive Süper Lig matches.
Onuachu cannot be stopped
Paul Onuachu continued his scoring streak for Trabzonspor by finding the back of the net against Çaykur Rizespor.
Since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigerian center-forward has managed to score 10 goals in 8 consecutive league matches.