Paul Onuachu and Chioma Olise Shine as Trabzonspor Kicks Off 2025/26 Season with Victory and Ambition

Trabzonspor has started the 2025/26 Turkish football season on a high note, marked by crucial contributions from Nigerian stars Paul Onuachu and Chioma Olise, signaling strong ambitions for both the men’s and women’s teams.

On August 11, 2025, Trabzonspor secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Kocaelispor at Papara Park in the Turkish Super Lig, thanks to a decisive headed goal by Paul Onuachu just four minutes after halftime. This marked the striker’s first goal since rejoining Trabzonspor on a permanent transfer from Southampton, following a loan spell at the club during the previous season. Onuachu played 77 minutes before being substituted, while fellow Nigerian Anthony Nwakaeme also featured, although receiving a yellow card during the match. The Black Sea Storm’s next fixture will be an away match against Kasimpasa on August 18, 2025.

Meanwhile, in the Turkish women’s league, midfielder Chioma Olise has extended her contract with Trabzonspor for an additional year following a successful debut season. Olise, who joined from Edo Queens earlier in 2025, has set her sights on winning the league title with Trabzonspor. She praised the club’s environment and support, emphasizing her commitment to improving her performance metrics, including goals and assists. Olise’s impact is already evident: she scored a crucial goal as a substitute in a recent 4-0 victory over ALG Spor and brings significant experience from her time winning the NWFL Premiership and competing in the CAF Women’s Champions League. Additionally, Olise has represented Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the international level.

On the transfer front, Trabzonspor is reportedly close to securing Portuguese midfielder Andre Almeida from Valencia CF, reflecting the club’s intent to bolster its squad depth and quality for the ongoing campaigns.

These recent developments and performances highlight Trabzonspor’s ambition to compete fiercely in both the Turkish Super Lig and Women’s League this season, backed by impactful contributions from both Nigerian internationals and strategic transfer targets.