Forgotten Super Eagles striker wins Baller of the Week award, Osimhen misses out
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Forgotten Super Eagles striker beats Victor Osimhen to Baller of the Week award after stunning weekend performance. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Forgotten Super Eagles striker wins Baller of the Week award, Osimhen misses out

Izuchukwu Akawor 12:14 - 10.11.2025

A forgotten Super Eagles striker takes the spotlight after outshining Victor Osimhen to win the Baller of the Week award following a standout performance.

Naija Stars Abroad, led by their Super Eagles compatriots, endured another dull outing this weekend, with some of the biggest names like Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, and Alex Iwobi all suffering disappointing defeats.

This collective stumble has paved the way for the towering form of a player consistently overlooked for the national team: Paul Onuachu.

Onuachu earns the Baller of the Week title for his crucial goal-scoring consistency. The Trabzonspor striker returned to scoring ways with his eighth goal of the season, a performance that saw him extend his lead over Osimhen in the Super Lig Golden Boot race to five goals.

While his team drew 1-1, his individual contribution in a title-contending side was unmatched by his peers.

Paul Onuachu celebrates his latest goal for Trabzonspor.
Paul Onuachu celebrates his latest goal for Trabzonspor.

The week was marked by frustration for the high-profile forwards. Osimhen endured a difficult evening as Galatasaray suffered their first loss of the season, with his crucial late goal controversially disallowed by VAR.

Similarly, Serie A based reigning African Player of the Year, Lookman, was at the receiving end of a 3-0 defeat with Atalanta.

Victor Osimhen was frustrated for 90 minutes and also picked up a yellow card.

In the Premier League, the Fulham trio of Samuel Chukwueze, Iwobi, and Calvin Bassey all tasted defeat against Everton, showing a tough collective end to their club duties before linking up with the Super Eagles.

With so many stars suffering setbacks right before the FIFA World Cup Playoffs, Onuachu’s clinical strike secures his place as the nation’s most consistent performer this week.