Iheanacho makes Turkish history with 12-game scoring streak for Bursaspor
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has become the first player in Turkish league history to score in 12 consecutive appearances, netting 16 goals in 12 matches to fire Bursaspor to the top of the TFF First League. The 30-year-old, who joined as a free agent this summer, broke the previous record of 10 straight games held by Galatasaray legends Metin Oktay and Saffet Sancaklı with a goal against Muğlaspor on October 15, then extended the streak in a 4-2 win over Keçiörengücü that put Bursaspor on 28 points.
Iheanacho admits the start has surpassed even his own expectations. "I didn't expect to start this well," he told the club's media team, while emphasizing that promotion to the Süper Lig remains the primary target. "We aim to become champions and get promoted. We're playing for it."
The former Leicester City and Manchester City forward also has his sights on club legend status: "Becoming a legend of a great club like Bursaspor would be a great honour for me and my family."
Bursaspor hosts Bandırmaspor at Centennial Atatürk Stadium today (Saturday), with Iheanacho expected to lead the attack as the club chases a 13th straight scoring game from their Nigerian talisman. His form strengthens Nigeria's attacking options ahead of upcoming international windows.