FOOTBALL;- Onuachu leads outrage against Turkish league refereeing
Paul Onuachu has launched a scathing attack on officiating in the Turkish Super League after Trabzonspor’s controversial 1-0 defeat to Fenerbahçe in Kadıköy, insisting the credibility of the competition is at stake.
The Nigerian striker saw an early goal ruled out by VAR in the 11th minute, while teammate Okay Yokuşlu was sent off in the 17th minute after another VAR intervention, decisions which turned the tide of the game.
Fenerbahçe went on to grab victory through Youssef En-Nesyri, ending Trabzonspor’s unbeaten run this season.
Speaking in the mixed zone after the match, Onuachu did not hide his frustration.
Trabzonspor manager Fatih Tekke also voiced his disappointment, highlighting how the disallowed goal and red card shaped the contest.
Club officials took the criticism further. Divan Presidency Board Chairman Mahmut Ören released a statement condemning the officiating and calling for accountability from the Central Referee Committee and the Turkish Football Federation.
He argued that the VAR decisions represented a miscarriage of justice and urged the governing bodies to restore integrity to the competition.
