Iheanacho impresses with goal and assist in Bursaspor debut
Kelechi Iheanacho made an immediate impact in his first match for Bursaspor, scoring and assisting in their away win over Bodrum. The Nigerian forward joined the Turkish club after a stint at Celtic, where he played a key role despite injury challenges. Iheanacho expressed excitement about Bursaspor’s ambitions and his desire to help the team achieve promotion. His debut performance has set a positive tone for the club’s new campaign.
Match highlights
- Kelechi Iheanacho scored the opening goal for Bursaspor in the 27th minute and assisted the second goal just before half-time.
- He joined Bursaspor on a free transfer after negotiations with Celtic fell through.
- The win places Bursaspor second in the Turkish second-tier standings as they aim for promotion.
- Iheanacho said he was attracted by the club’s project to return to the Super Lig and compete in Europe.
- He emphasized that the team’s main target is promotion before any individual achievements.
