Iheanacho sets Turkish record with 10‑match scoring streak for Bursaspor
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored in ten consecutive Turkish First League games, surpassing historic records held by Metin Oktay and Saffet Sancaklı, and helped Bursaspor beat Muğlaspor 3‑0 with a brace and an assist.
By LAS News Desk · Published 16 Oct 2026, 13:45 WAT
Record‑breaking streak According to Legit.ng, Kelechi Iheanacho became the first player in Turkish football history to score in ten straight Süper Lig matches. The Nigerian forward’s run eclipses the nine‑game scoring sequences of Galatasaray legend Metin Oktay and former Turkish international Saffet Sancaklı.
Match highlights In Bursaspor’s 3‑0 victory over Muğlaspor at the Muğla Atatürk Stadium, Iheanacho netted twice and supplied the final assist. A header in the 48th minute was ruled offside, but a pass from Halil Akbunar in the 58th minute gave him the opening goal. He curled a left‑footed shot in the 73rd minute to double the score, and an assist from him enabled Hüseyin Maldar to finish the game in the 83rd minute.
Club record The striker had already broken Bursaspor’s own record for consecutive scoring matches before the game, extending his club tally to ten.
Reaction and outlook Iheanacho, a former Manchester City star, expressed satisfaction with his performance and pledged to keep the scoring form going. He noted that the win moves Bursaspor up to second place in the league and that the team hopes to convert the momentum into further victories, according to Daily Post.
Context The achievement was reported by Turkish newspaper Hürriyet and highlighted by beIN SPORTS coverage. Iheanacho’s 28‑year‑old career now includes a historic milestone that will be remembered in Turkish football history.
League implications With the win, Bursaspor’s position in the league table improves, and the club’s offensive consistency is underlined by Iheanacho’s record streak. The striker’s performance may influence the team’s strategy as they aim for higher placement in the season.
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