Nigeria international takes his league tally to 11 goals in just eight appearances
The Super Eagles forward delivered another decisive performance for Bursaspor, scoring twice in the second half to turn the game in his side’s favour after the hosts had taken the lead.
Batman Petrolspor went ahead in the 29th minute, leaving Bursaspor facing a difficult challenge heading into the second half.
Iheanacho changed the course of the game after the interval. The Nigerian striker converted a penalty in the 60th minute to bring Bursaspor level before completing the comeback with his second goal in the 85th minute.
The 2-1 victory gave Bursaspor another valuable three points and further strengthened their position at the top of the Turkish second tier.
Iheanacho takes tally to 11 goals
The brace means Iheanacho has now scored 11 league goals in eight appearances for Bursaspor.
Even more impressive is his consistency in front of goal. The Nigerian has scored in each of his eight league appearances, extending his remarkable scoring streak to eight consecutive matches.
His latest goals continue what has been an outstanding start to his time in Turkish football.
The former Manchester City and Leicester City striker joined Bursaspor as a free agent after leaving Celtic and has quickly become one of the club’s most important attacking players.
Nigerian forward matches Bursaspor record
Iheanacho’s latest goals have also put him level with a notable record in Bursaspor’s history.
By scoring against Batman Petrolspor, the Nigeria international found the net for the eighth consecutive league match.
That equals the club record previously set by Brazilian striker Fernandao during the 2014/15 season.
Iheanacho now has the opportunity to establish a new Bursaspor record. If he scores in his next league appearance, he will move beyond the eight-match scoring streak achieved by Fernandao.
Bursaspor continue promotion push
The victory over Batman Petrolspor was another important result for Bursaspor as they continue their campaign at the top of the Turkish 1. Lig.
With Iheanacho regularly finding the net, the club will hope his goals can help them maintain their position near the summit and strengthen their promotion ambitions.
For Iheanacho, the immediate target will be to maintain his extraordinary scoring run and make further history with Bursaspor.
The Super Eagles striker has already made a major impact since arriving in Turkey, and his latest brace has added another chapter to an increasingly impressive individual campaign.