Paul Onuachu beats Super Eagles teammate Osimhen to Baller of the Week award

Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu has been named Baller of the Week, narrowly defeating fellow Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen after standout performances in the Turkish Super Lig this weekend.

The 6'7" Nigerian powered Trabzonspor to a 3-0 win over Samsunspor on Saturday, scoring a brace in the 23rd and 81st minutes. 

His first was a dominant header, followed by a composed finish to secure the points. The goals lifted Onuachu to 15 league strikes this season, positioning him among Europe's leading scorers and solidifying his role as a top finisher in Turkey.

Osimhen, playing for leaders Galatasaray, also shone in a 3-0 away victory against Rizespor on Sunday. He netted the third goal in the 73rd minute, taking his league tally to nine and helping Galatasaray extend their lead to six points. 

The duo's form has intensified their race for the Super Lig Golden Boot, contrasting Onuachu's physicality with Osimhen's speed and skill.

Onuachu’s man of the match display also saw him create the most chances in the game, two (2) and two (2) key passes. He also completed 88% of his passes, completed 2 of 3 attempted dribbles, and 100% long balls.

• Nigerian players saw varied outcomes elsewhere.

In La Liga, Ademola Lookman struggled in Atletico Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Real Betis on Sunday. Despite a goal and assist in his midweek Copa del Rey debut, Lookman had a strike disallowed for offside amid tight marking. 

Sevilla drew 1-1 with Girona, where Akor Adams was unused for 74 minutes and Chidera Ejuke substituted in the second half.

Premier League action brought challenges: Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze featured as Fulham lost 2-1 at home to Everton, with Calvin Bassey on the bench. 

Ola Aina played in Nottingham Forest's loss to Leeds United, while Frank Onyeka debuted for Coventry in a 0-0 draw against Oxford United.

A highlight came in the Championship, where Bright Osayi-Samuel came off the bench for Birmingham City's 2-1 win over Joe Aribo's Leicester City.