Iheanacho Extends Goalscoring Record to 12 Matches at Bursaspor
Bursaspor won 4-2 away at Keçiörengücü to move top of the 1. Lig. Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored in all 12 of his matches for the club this season, breaking a Turkish football record for consecutive scoring.
In Week 12 of the 1. Lig, Bursaspor beat Ankara side Keçiörengücü 4-2 away from home. With the result, the Bursa club moved into top spot in the week Kayserispor dropped points. The team, which started the season with a Süper Lig target, took the summit after an unbeaten week.
The goal that put his side 3-2 ahead was scored by Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho. His goal tally this season has risen to 16. Iheanacho has found the net in all 12 of the matches he has played for the club, drawing attention for his form.
The streak marks an important milestone in Turkish football history. Galatasaray legend Metin Oktay scored in 9 consecutive matches in the 1962-1963 season. Saffet Sancaklı, playing for Kocaelispor, achieved the same feat in the 1995-1996 season. Iheanacho surpassed both players' records weeks ago and extended his run to 12 matches.
Iheanacho's goalscoring has been decisive in Bursaspor's rise in the league. Whether the team can hold its place at the top appears to depend on whether this performance continues.
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