The Nigeria international opened the scoring in the 26th minute for the TFF 1. Lig leaders, but a first-half own goal by teammate Tural Bayramov cost Bursaspor victory after a four game winning run.
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Kelechi Iheanacho was on target again as Bursaspor drew 1-1 with Antalyaspor in the 14th round of the Turkish TFF 1. Lig on Friday night, November 6. The Nigeria international now has 17 league goals this season.
Iheanacho put the visitors ahead in the 26th minute, with Amine Boutrah providing the assist. Bursaspor looked in control after that.
Then came a bizarre moment. In the 45th minute plus six, Bursaspor defender Tural Bayramov turned a ball into his own net from outside the penalty area after a pass from Antalyaspor’s Van de Streek, and the hosts were level. There were no goals in the second half.
Despite the draw, Bursaspor remain top of the table on 32 points with a game in hand. Antalyaspor are seventh on 20 points after their second draw in a row.
A Remarkable Run Of Form
Iheanacho’s scoring run has been one of the stories of the Turkish season. He scored in each of his first 12 league matches for Bursaspor, a streak Turkish media described as a record, before it ended against Bandırmaspor last weekend.
He has now scored 17 goals and set up three more in 14 league games, which makes 20 goal contributions. A Turkish report also lists a goal for Nigeria against Russia on October 6, showing his form has travelled with him.
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The draw ended Bursaspor’s four-match winning run in the league, so the visitors will feel they lost two points rather than gained one. Even so, they stay clear at the top.
Future And The Super Eagles
Iheanacho’s form has also raised questions about his future. Complete Sports reported that Bursaspor’s president has set conditions for any potential exit.
His timing is notable for the Super Eagles as well. Complete Sports reports that Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of the double header against Tanzania, and Eric Chelle has yet to name his full squad.
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For now, Bursaspor’s focus is on staying top and winning promotion. Iheanacho has made sure that if they do, he will have played a major part, and fans who like to learn how bonuses work can read the Bet9ja bonus conversion explained guide.
📌 Did You Know?
- Iheanacho scored in each of his first 12 TFF 1. Lig matches for Bursaspor before the run ended against Bandırmaspor.
- Bayramov’s own goal came in the 45th minute plus six, from outside the penalty area.
- Antalyaspor have now drawn two matches in a row and have not won in three.
- Bursaspor’s draw ended a four-match winning run in the league.
- Before this game, Iheanacho had 14 goals and two assists in his first 11 official matches for the club, with only two of the goals from penalties.
