Kelechi Iheanacho Named Best Player in Turkish 1. Lig
Kelechi Iheanacho has been awarded the best player of the opening eight rounds of the Turkish 1. Lig by beIN SPORTS, following an impressive start at Bursaspor.
The announcement was made during the beIN 1. Lig programme by moderator Turgay Keskin and commentator Tunç Kayacı, who also recognized Bursaspor as the best team.
Iheanacho, 29, has scored 11 goals and provided two assists in his eight league appearances, maintaining a scoring streak in every match since joining the club as a free agent this summer. His latest performance included two goals in a 2-1 comeback victory over Batman Petrolspor on September 19, with one being the decisive 85th-minute winner.
This achievement has tied him with the club record for consecutive league matches scored, previously set by Fernandao in the 2014/15 season. His form has led to a recall to the Super Eagles by coach Eric Chelle for a friendly against Russia on October 6.
Iheanacho joined Bursaspor after leaving Celtic, where he won the Scottish league and cup double last season.
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