Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu has seen his lead in the Turkish Süper Lig Golden Boot race shrink to just three goals with two matches remaining. Onuachu, who had scored 22 goals and was once in firm control of the race, has failed to find the net in his last three appearances after returning from injury. His drought follows a missed match in week 29 due to fitness concerns, and he has since been held scoreless by Başakşehir, Konyaspor and Göztepe. Meanwhile, İstanbul Başakşehir's Eldor Shomurodov has closed the gap with 20 goals, maintaining consistent scoring form. Fenerbahçe's Anderson Talisca has surged into contention as well, reaching 19 goals after a hat-trick against Samsunspor. The Brazilian has delivered decisive moments despite logging fewer minutes than both Onuachu and Shomurodov. The season concludes on May 17, leaving only two fixtures for the trio to settle the scoring title. Onuachu, aiming to become the second Nigerian after Victor Osimhen to win the award, now faces intense pressure at the business end of the campaign. Osimhen, currently on 13 goals for Galatasaray, and Mauro Icardi with 14, are out of contention for the top scorer honour.
Paul Onuachu's three-match goal drought at the season's climax undermines his earlier dominance, exposing how quickly momentum can shift in a tight race. His inability to score since returning from injury has allowed Shomurodov and Talisca to close in, turning a solo run into a sprint among three. Onuachu's experience may count for something, but form now favours the challengers. For Nigerian hopes, another Golden Boot is within reach — but it's no longer in his hands.
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