Paul Onuachu has been called up to the Super Eagles squad for AFCON 2023 after replacing Sadiq Umar due to injury.

The Trabzonspor striker offers a unique set of tactical attributes that make him an asset to manager Jose Peseiro's plans.

Onuachu brings a target man presence, link play proficiency, penalty box predator instincts, set piece threat and tactical variety.

Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro has decided to hand a callup to Trabzonspor marksman Paul Onuachu due to the injury suffered by Real Sociedad's Sadiq Umar. The former Racing Genk hitman presents a unique proposition that thrust him into Peseiro's AFCON 2023 plans given his range of tactical attributes.

Onuachu is known for his imposing physical stature which makes him an aerial menace defenders detest facing. He also possesses link play proficiency despite his towering frame and is capable of controlling and distributing in tight spaces. In addition, he is considered as a penalty box predator with anticipation, reactions and clinical finishing inside the box.

Furthermore, even on off days, Onuachu’s sheer height presents constant problems from dead balls making him a set piece threat. His versatility means Peseiro can alter ingame strategies without needing substitution by tweaking Onuachu’s role and partnerships.

After inconsistency hindered recent opportunities for Onauhu at Southampton loanee appears primed unleash his athletic gifts tormenting defenses during AFCON tournaments offering intriguing options for the Super Eagles tactically beyond this tournament.