Bursaspor: Iheanacho scores a brace against Manisa and extends scoring streak to six matches

Kelechi Iheanacho is continuing his impressive start to the season in Turkey. The Nigerian striker scored twice, including the winning goal in the 92nd minute, to help Bursaspor secure a 2-1 victory away to Manisa Futbol and move up to second place in the league.

Bursaspor had to wait until the final moments to make the difference. After leveling the score in the 27th minute with a superb finish, Iheanacho completed his brace in stoppage time to secure all three points for his team.

In the 92nd minute, the Nigerian striker scored to make it 2-1, sealing Bursaspor’s away victory. It was another decisive performance from the 29-year-old, who continues to show remarkable consistency at the start of the season.

8 goals and 2 assists in six matches

With this brace, Iheanacho has now recorded 8 goals and 2 assists in six league appearances, giving him 10 goal contributions.

The Nigerian has scored in each of his last six matches. After finding the net against Bodrum FK, Iğdır FK, Karagümrük, Kayserispor and İstanbulspor, he struck again against Manisa Futbol, having also scored twice against İstanbulspor in the previous matchday.

Bursaspor move up to second

The victory is also a major boost for Bursaspor in the standings. The club now have 15 points, with a record of five wins and one defeat, and move into second place.

With Iheanacho in such prolific form, Bursaspor are making an excellent start to the campaign. The Nigerian striker has been directly involved in 10 goals in six matches and has emerged as one of his team’s main attacking threats.

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