Iheanacho scores in 11th straight match, sets new Turkish football record
Iheanacho scored Bursaspor’s second goal in the 62nd minute against Pendikspor on Monday, securing a 2-0 win and extending his goal-scoring streak to 11 consecutive league matches. The strike took his league tally to 15 goals, with three assists already recorded in just 11 appearances this season.
This achievement matters because Iheanacho has now broken the longest scoring run in Turkish football history, surpassing the nine-match streaks set by Galatasaray legend Metin Oktay in 1962-63 and former Turkey international Saffet Sancaklı in 1995-96. At 30, his consistency makes him one of the division’s most dangerous attackers and reinforces his case for a regular place in the Super Eagles ahead of upcoming qualifiers.
With his clinical finishing and growing influence at Bursaspor, young Nigerian players abroad can see a clear pathway to success through discipline and hard work. Will his remarkable form earn him a starting spot in Nigeria’s national team for the next World Cup qualifiers, and how should fans support homegrown talent excelling overseas?