Iheanacho scores, assists on Bursaspor debut as Super Eagles star eyes Super Lig return with Turkish club
Iheanacho made an immediate impact on his Bursaspor debut yesterday, scoring in the 27th minute and assisting the second goal as the Turkish second-tier side won 2-0 away at Bodrum to open their 2026/27 campaign. The Super Eagles forward completed a free transfer to Bursaspor in July after a productive loan spell with Celtic where he scored nine goals despite injury struggles, helping the Scottish champions secure a domestic double.
His goal and assist justified Bursaspor's decision to sign him to a three-year contract, with the former Leicester City striker quickly adapting to help the team target promotion back to the Super Lig. Iheanacho has openly stated that Bursaspor's ambition to return to Turkey's top flight and eventually compete in European competitions was a major factor in his move, emphasizing that collective team success comes before individual accolades.
The victory leaves Bursaspor second in the early Turkish second-tier standings and provides an encouraging start to their promotion push. For Nigerian fans, Iheanacho's strong debut raises questions about his potential impact on the Super Eagles ahead of upcoming qualifiers - will this form translate to national team relevance, and should supporters expect him to be a key attacking option given his proven ability to deliver goals and assists?