Kelechi Iheanacho scores 11 goals in 8 matches for Bursaspor after Celtic snub
Kelechi Iheanacho has hit the ground running at Bursaspor, scoring 11 goals in his last eight matches after joining the Turkish second‑division club as a free agent in July 2026. The Super Eagles striker turned down a contract renewal with Scottish champions Celtic, choosing Bursaspor instead despite helping Celtic win the 2025/26 league title.
In Turkey, Iheanacho has quickly become one of the standout performers, building on his nine goals in 24 appearances for Celtic last season. Bursaspor head coach Mustafa Er praised the striker’s impact, saying the club’s size and ambition were key factors in winning the race for his signature and that the team is now more productive and united.
Back home, Iheanacho opened the scoring in Nigeria’s 3‑3 draw with Russia on 6 October, underlining his sharpness for the Super Eagles. With goals flowing for both club and country, the 30‑year‑old is making a strong case for a sustained resurgence in Turkey and a bigger role in Nigeria’s attacking options.
Will Bursaspor’s investment in Iheanacho pay off as they push for promotion, and should the Super Eagles rely on him as a leading striker ahead of upcoming qualifiers?