Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has made a blistering start to life in Turkey, scoring in each of his first six league appearances for Bursaspor to emerge as the division’s leading scorer, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The 29-year-old has scored eight goals and provided two assists since joining the Turkish TFF First League side as a free agent in the summer, with his goals helping Bursaspor climb to second in the standings, just one point behind leaders Batman Petrolspor.
Iheanacho’s latest goals came on Monday when he netted twice in Bursaspor’s 2-1 comeback victory over Manisa. The brace extended his scoring streak to six consecutive matches and, according to OptaCan, marked the first time in his career that he has scored in six straight games.
The Nigerian has scored against Bodrum FK, Igdir FK, Karagümrük, Kayserispor, Istanbulspor and Manisa, putting him two goals clear of second-placed Rey Manaj in the scoring charts. Related News Golf: Nigeria Cup set for mini-festival at Ikoyi Club Oyedeji issues warning after D’Tigress’ World Cup exit Osimhen, Lookman shut out as Nigeria’s Ballon d’Or streak ends
His first goal against Manisa was particularly impressive, with Iheanacho driving towards the edge of the box before firing a low effort into the bottom corner. He then completed his brace in stoppage time after reacting quickest to a mistake by goalkeeper Vedat Karakuş.
