Kelechi Iheanacho is enjoying a remarkable revival in Turkey, and Nigerian football fans have every reason to celebrate. The Super Eagles striker made history again on Monday after scoring in Bursaspor’s 2-0 victory over Pendikspor, extending his incredible run to 11 consecutive Turkish league matches with a goal. Iheanacho struck in the 62nd minute to double Bursaspor’s advantage after Halil Akbunar had opened the scoring in the 10th minute. The goal took his tally during the extraordinary league scoring streak to 15, putting him firmly among the most dangerous forwards in the division. What makes the achievement even more impressive is that Iheanacho has now moved beyond the previous Turkish football record of nine consecutive league appearances with a goal, a mark associated with Galatasaray legend Metin Oktay and former Turkey international Saffet Sancaklı.
Nigerian forward had already attracted attention after scoring twice and providing an assist in Bursaspor’s 3-0 win over Muğlaspor last week. His latest effort shows that his momentum has not slowed down. After leaving Celtic following a contract disagreement, Iheanacho appears to have found an environment where he can play regularly and rediscover his confidence in front of goal. He has said he is proud of the record but remains focused on helping Bursaspor achieve its objectives. For Super Eagles supporters, the big question is whether this red-hot form can continue and translate into even greater success for club and country. If Iheanacho keeps scoring at this rate, his name will remain one of the biggest talking points in Nigerian football.
