The race for the Turkish Super Lig’s Golden Boot has transformed into a high-stakes duel between two of Nigeria’s finest, but the gap is widening. Despite finding the net in Galatasaray’s 3-0 routing of Rizespor this past Sunday, Victor Osimhen finds himself playing catch-up to the relentless Paul Onuachu.
While Osimhen’s 73rd-minute strike brought his season tally to 9 goals in 15 appearances, his international teammate is currently operating at a different frequency. Onuachu, fresh off a “Baller of the Week” performance, netted a brace in Trabzonspor’s clinical 3-0 victory over Samsunspor.
The Tale of the Tape: Efficiency in Numbers
The statistical divide between the two Super Eagles stars highlights Onuachu’s historic run of form this season.
Statistic Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor) Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
Goals Scored 15 9
Appearances 18 15
Goal Ratio 1 goal every 1.2 games 1 goal every 1.67 games
Assists 1 1
Current Gap — -6 Goals
Onuachu’s physical dominance and clinical finishing—evidenced by his trademark header and late-game composure on Saturday—have cemented him as the league’s most prolific marksman. While both players were instrumental in Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign, Onuachu has maintained a higher level of momentum in domestic play.
Osimhen now faces a daunting task. To reclaim his status as the league’s premier striker, the 27-year-old will need a historic scoring streak to erase the six-goal deficit.
What’s Next? The pressure shifts back to the pitch this weekend. Osimhen and Galatasaray face Eyuspor on Friday, while Onuachu must defend his lead against a formidable second-placed Fenerbahce on Saturday.
