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Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive goal-scoring form on Sunday, finding the net in Bursaspor’s 4-2 victory over Keçiörengücü in the Turkish 1. Lig.
Iheanacho scored in the 50th minute at Aktepe Stadium to restore Bursaspor’s lead after both teams had scored twice in the first half.
Keçiörengücü took an early lead in the seventh minute through Emirhan Başyiğit’s own goal, but Amine Boutrah equalised for Bursaspor nine minutes later.
Lewis Baker restored the hosts’ advantage in the 35th minute before Oğuzcan Çalışkan drew Bursaspor level two minutes before half-time.
Iheanacho’s second-half strike put Bursaspor back in front as they pushed towards victory.
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Iheanacho registered his goal five minutes after the break, positioning Bursaspor ahead 3-2 before Lincoln made it 4-2 for Bursaspor.
Iheanacho’s strike against Keçiörengücü represented his 12th consecutive league match with a goal, surpassing his previous record for the lengthiest scoring sequence in Turkish football.
The Nigerian forward had previously scored in 11 successive league fixtures for Bursaspor prior to extending this achievement with his most recent conversion.
The former Leicester City and Celtic player will endeavor to sustain his distinguished performance level as Bursaspor advance their pursuit in the Turkish second division.
Iheanacho has now scored 16 goals in 12 appearances for the Turkish club.
