As Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepare for crucial World Cup qualifying matches against South Africa and Benin, striker Paul Onuachu has joined the growing list of injured players within the squad. Onuachu sustained an injury during Trabzonspor’s recent match against Fatih Karagümrük in the Turkish Cup, forcing him to be substituted in the second half. The Southampton loanee landed awkwardly after an aerial duel and had to be helped off the pitch. This setback comes shortly after Onuachu’s recovery from a fractured forearm that sidelined him for eight weeks. Despite opening the scoring for Trabzonspor before his injury, Onuachu now faces another spell on the sidelines. However, Trabzonspor coach Abdullah Avcı has downplayed the severity of the injury, suggesting that Onuachu’s condition is not serious and he could be ready to return to action by the end of the week. Despite this optimism, Onuachu’s absence will be felt by the Super Eagles, as coach Finidi George had refrained from summoning him for previous internationals due to injury concerns. With several key players already sidelined, Nigeria faces a challenging task as they aim to secure their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.