Nwaiwu Scores First Goal for Trabzonspor in Derby Win

Chibuike Nwaiwu, a defender for Trabzonspor, scored his first goal of the 2026/27 season during a 3-0 win against Samsunspor in the Black Sea derby on Saturday. The match was held at the Samsun 19 Mayıs Stadium in the Turkish Süper Lig, where Trabzonspor scored all three goals in the first half.

Ernest Muçi opened the scoring in the 28th minute, followed by Nwaiwu doubling the lead in the 38th minute after Samsunspor goalkeeper Okan Kocuk failed to hold a shot from Muçi. Franculino Djú added the third goal in the 40th minute.

Nwaiwu avoided suspension despite receiving yellow cards in three consecutive league games prior to this match. He played 93 minutes, recorded four tackles, four interceptions, and four clearances, and completed 85 percent of his passes, earning a rating of 8.7.

The 23-year-old joined Trabzonspor from Wolfsberger AC in January for €5.5 million and has been part of Nigeria's national team setup.