Nigeria international, Kelechi Iheanacho, has etched his name into Turkish football history after scoring in 10 consecutive league matches for Bursaspor, surpassing a record previously held by two legendary Turkish forwards.
The 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup winner continued his remarkable scoring streak on Thursday, delivering a brace and an assist as Bursaspor thrashed Muglaspor 3-0 in the Turkish First League.
According to Turkish newspaper Hurriyet, Iheanacho’s latest goals took him beyond the nine-game scoring runs achieved by Metin Oktay and Saffet Sancakli, setting a new benchmark for consecutive league appearances with a goal in Turkish football.
Oktay achieved the feat while playing for Galatasaray during the 1962/63 season, while Sancakli matched the milestone with Kocaelispor in the 1995/96 campaign.
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Iheanacho has now moved ahead of both former strikers after finding the net in every league appearance since joining Bursaspor as a free agent in July.
The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) silver medallist had already made club history before Thursday’s game, scoring in nine successive matches to surpass the previous Bursaspor record of eight consecutive scoring games set by Brazilian forward Fernandao during the 2014/15 season.
Meanwhile, Iheanacho has registered 14 goals and three assists in 10 Turkish First League appearances this season.
