Turkey: Nwaiwu savours winning goal for Trabzonspor against Galatasaray
Sport Turkey: Nwaiwu savours winning goal for Trabzonspor against Galatasaray Published on April 5, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Chibuike Nwaiwu can’t hide his excitement after helping Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray 2-1 in a thrilling encounter on Saturday night. The Nigeria international scored the winning goal in the 62nd minute. Nwaiwu’s compatriot, Paul Onuachu gave Trabzonspor the lead in the fourth minute. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Ivory Coast international Wilfried Singho however restored parity for Galatasaray early in the second half. Nwaiwu’s header from another Nigerian, Anthony Nwakaeme’s free-kick separated both teams on the night. The centre-back said it was important for him to be in the right place at the right time. “I’m really happy that I was able to score. But the most important factor in being able to score headers was being in the right position. “Because I was in the right position, I was able to hit the ball,” he said. Don't Miss Turkey: Onuachu praises Trabzonspor’s deserved win vs Galatasaray You may like Turkey: Onuachu praises Trabzonspor’s deserved win vs Galatasaray Turkey: Onuachu named MOTM in Trabzonspor’s win over Galatasaray Turkey: Why we beat Osimhen’s Galatasaray 2-1 – Nwakaeme Turkey: Paul Onuachu sets new record after scoring against Osimhen’s Galatasaray Turkey: Three Nigerians combine to beat Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray Osimhen effect: Galatasaray now household name in Africa, Middle East – VP