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Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has continued his fine scoring form for Bursaspor since arriving in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports.
Iheanacho joined the Turkish TFF First League outfit on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Celtic. Coming off an impressive end to the season in Scotland, he had been widely expected to sign a permanent deal there. However, Bursaspor swooped in with a lucrative offer to secure his signature.
The Nigerian forward has swiftly repaid the club's faith, finding the net in all six of their opening league fixtures. He has now tallied eight goals and two assists across his first six appearances of the campaign.
Kelechi Iheanacho. Photo by: ImagoxVagelisxGeorgariou
His prolific output has propelled Bursaspor to second in the standings, trailing league leaders Batman Petrolspor by just a single point.
His strike against Manisa on Monday was particularly sublime. He collected the ball outside the penalty area, drove toward the edge of the box before unleashing a precise low curler into the bottom corner.
Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates. Photo by Imago
Beyond securing points, that strike marked a major milestone in Iheanacho's career.
According to OptaCan, the strike against Manisa marked the first time in Iheanacho's career that he has scored in six consecutive matches.
While the 29-year-old enjoyed productive spells at both Leicester City and Celtic, he has never before produced such a blistering run of form. He now leads the division's scoring charts, sitting two goals clear of second-placed Rey Manaj.
Personal accolades aside, Iheanacho's primary objective remains collective success. Bursaspor are determined to secure promotion back to the Süper Lig, making top-flight return their utmost priority.
Kelechi Iheanacho of Nigeria during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON qualifier match between Nigeria and Benin Republic [Photo credit/Imago]
With 32 league matches still to play this season, Iheanacho will aim to sustain his red-hot form and spearhead his side's promotion push in the weeks ahead. Perhaps, this new form could land him a place in the Super Eagles squad.
