Iheanacho scores ninth goal as Bursaspor draw 2-2 with Esenler Erokspor
Kelechi Iheanacho netted his ninth league goal of the season in the 16th minute as Bursaspor held Esenler Erokspor to a 2-2 home draw on Sunday. The strike takes his tally to nine goals and two assists in just seven league appearances for the Turkish side this season. Bursaspor remain level on 16 points with Batman but sit atop the table on goal difference, with both clubs locked in a battle for promotion to the Turkish Super Lig.
For Nigerian fans, Iheanacho’s continued scoring form abroad is a source of pride and boosts his chances of national team recall ahead of upcoming qualifiers. His consistency at Bursaspor shows he’s adapting well to the league’s physical demands, and the goal adds momentum to a campaign where every point matters for the promotion race.
The draw keeps Bursaspor in contention, but they’ll need to convert more chances into wins if they hope to secure automatic promotion. Esenler Erokspor, meanwhile, remain in the mix and will look to build on this result in their next fixture.
Will you keep tracking Iheanacho’s pursuit of double‑digit goals and Bursaspor’s push for a top‑two finish this season?