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Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive goalscoring form in Turkey after scoring a brace to inspire Bursaspor to a 2-1 comeback win over Manisa at the Manisa 19 Mayıs Stadium on Monday evening.
The Nigeria international has made a sensational start to the 2026/2027 season and once again proved decisive as Bursaspor recovered from an early setback to take maximum points away from home.
Iheanacho responds after the initial setback
Manisa took the lead in the 20th minute through Cheikne Sylla, giving the hosts the lead and forcing Bursaspor to chase the game.
However, it took Iheanacho just seven minutes to restore parity for the visitors, producing a moment of individual brilliance that brought Bursaspor back into the contest.
The former Celtic striker received the ball beyond the edge of the penalty area before expertly maneuvering past several defenders.
He then created enough space to unleash a well-placed shot that went past goalkeeper Vedat Karakuş and into the bottom corner of the net.
The goal further underlined the confidence Iheanacho has developed since arriving at Bursaspor, with the striker continuing to play a central role in the club’s attacking efforts.
The late shot seals the comeback victory
With the match looking set to end in a draw, Iheanacho scored again in injury time to complete Bursaspor’s comeback.
The Nigerian took advantage of a costly mistake from Karakuş, reacting quickly to the goalkeeper’s mistake before calmly slotting the ball into the net from close range.
His second goal of the evening sparked the joy of the visiting players and fans and ensured that Bursaspor returned home with the three points.
The brace also demonstrated Iheanacho’s ability to influence matches at crucial moments, having first brought his team level before producing the decisive finish in injury time.
Six consecutive games with a goal
Iheanacho’s latest performance extended his remarkable goal streak since the start of the 2026/2027 Turkish 1. Lig season.
The striker has found the net in six consecutive matches, maintaining his remarkable consistency following his summer move to Bursaspor.
His goals quickly made him one of the division’s strongest strikers, while his ability to provide assists added another dimension to his late-game influence.
Eight goals in six games
Overall, Iheanacho has scored eight goals and recorded two assists in the first six games of the new season.
His latest brace allowed him to maintain a goal percentage above one goal per game, despite Bursaspor having to face competitive opponents in the early stages of the season.
The forward’s form will also be encouraging for the Super Eagles, with his continued goalscoring exploits providing another attacking option for Nigeria ahead of their upcoming international fixtures.
For Bursaspor, Iheanacho’s current run represents a big boost as the club looks to build momentum in the Turkish second division and fight for a strong position in the 2026/2027 season.
