Iheanacho scores 17th goal as Bursaspor draws 1-1 with Antalyaspor
Iheanacho opened scoring in the 26th minute as Bursaspor drew 1-1 away to Antalyaspor on Friday, November 6 in Turkey's TFF 1. Lig. The Super Eagles striker finished well from Amine Boutrah's pass for his 17th league goal this season. He'd earlier hit the post and missed a chance to make it 2-0 six minutes later. Antalyaspor equalized just before halftime through Toral Bayramov's own goal. Iheanacho thought he'd won it in the second half but his strike was ruled offside.
The goal snaps a brief drought after Iheanacho's historic 12-match scoring streak (16 goals) ended in last weekend's 3-0 win over Bandırmaspor. At 30, the former Leicester City, Manchester City and Sevilla forward has quickly become Bursaspor's most dangerous attacker since moving to Turkey.
With 17 goals in Turkey's second tier, Iheanacho is reminding everyone of his predatory instincts. His form coincides with Super Eagles' ongoing search for reliable striking options alongside Osimhen.
Does Iheanacho's Turkish league form demand a starting role for Nigeria's next qualifiers, or is he best deployed as impact substitute?