Kelechi Iheanacho scored in Bursaspor’s 4-2 win at Keçiörengücü to take his run to 12 consecutive matches with a goal in the 1. Lig. The Nigerian striker is improving his own Turkish record.
On Sunday 25 October, away at Keçiörengücü, Kelechi Iheanacho found the net in the 50th minute to put Bursaspor 3-2 up. The club then closed out the match 4-2 on matchday 12 of the Trendyol 1. Lig, the Turkish second division, according to Haberler.
For the 30-year-old Nigeria international (Super Eagles), this goal extends an already exceptional run: 12 consecutive league matches with at least one goal, according to AllNigeriaSoccer. TheSun Nigeria reports that he is thereby improving his own record for consecutive scoring in Turkey, the previous run being 11 consecutive league matches scored in.
Sixteen goals in twelve matches
Iheanacho’s tally now stands at 16 goals in 12 league matches for Bursaspor, according to ScoreNigeria. He tops the Turkish league scoring charts with that total, according to Haberler.
The feat takes on another dimension in the history of Turkish football. According to 24 Saat Gazetesi, he has surpassed the nine consecutive scoring matches of Metin Oktay (1962-1963) and Saffet Sancaklı (1995-1996).
The run fits into a rich vein of form: Iheanacho had already scored during his recent call-up with Nigeria against Russia, ScoreNigeria recalls. He has thus found the net for club and country alike.
Bursaspor move top
Thanks to this away win, Bursaspor have nine league victories and 28 points, which puts them top of the table, according to beIN Sports Türkiye. The club lead the Turkish second division.
The club’s stated aim is to return to the Süper Lig, the Turkish first division, as ScoreNigeria reports. The Nigerian striker’s run comes in that context.
Bandırmaspor, then Tanzania
Bursaspor’s next fixture is set for 31 October 2026, with Bandırmaspor visiting, according to Haberler.
In November 2026, the striker will play a double header with the Super Eagles against Tanzania in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, according to ScoreNigeria.