Iheanacho extends goal streak as Bursaspor beat Pendikspor 2-0

Match overview Bursaspor secured a 2‑0 victory over Pendikspor at the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi on Monday night, with Kelechi Iheanacho netting both goals. The Nigerian striker, who has played for Manchester City and Leicester City, added his 15th league goal of the season and extended his scoring run to 11 consecutive matches.

Scoring sequence Halil Akbunar opened the scoring for Bursaspor in the 10th minute, giving the Green Crocodiles an early advantage. Two minutes after the hour mark, Iheanacho headed in a cross from Lincoln to double the lead. The header was unmarked and finished cleanly, securing the win.

Iheanacho’s record Iheanacho entered the game with 14 goals and three assists in 10 league appearances. His latest strike raised his tally to 15, placing him among the division’s top scorers. He has already broken Bursaspor’s record by scoring in nine straight league matches and has now become the first player in the league to score in 10 consecutive games, surpassing the previous nine‑match records held by Metin Oktay and Saffet Sancaklı. The run was extended further with a brace in the 3‑0 win over Muğlaspor on 15 October.

Table implications The win moved Bursaspor to second place in the TFF First League, 25 points behind leaders Kayserispor and one point ahead of the rest of the table. The club will next face Keçiörengücü on Sunday.

Background Iheanacho, a Super Eagles returnee, has been a prolific scorer since joining Bursaspor. His performance has drawn attention from clubs across Europe and has highlighted the growing talent pipeline from Nigeria to Turkish football.