Kelechi Iheanacho strikes late as Bursaspor edge Manisa
Kelechi Iheanacho delivered another decisive moment for Bursaspor, scoring a late winner to secure a 2-1 victory over Manisa FK in the Turkish second tier on Sunday.
Late winner sees Kelechi Iheanacho continue fine form in Turkey
The Nigerian forward struck in stoppage time as Bursaspor completed their comeback away from home, continuing his impressive goalscoring form since joining the Turkish club.
Manisa had taken the lead after capitalising on an error from Bursaspor goalkeeper Kerem Matışlı, but Iheanacho helped the visitors fight back.
The Nigerian found the net to bring Bursaspor level before returning with the decisive contribution deep into added time to seal all three points for his side.
The latest performance adds to what has been a remarkable start to life in Turkey for Iheanacho.
Before the trip to Manisa, the former Super Eagles forward had scored six goals and provided two assists in his first five league appearances for Bursaspor. He had also scored twice in Bursaspor’s 4-0 victory over İstanbulspor earlier in the week.
His influence was once again evident against Manisa as Bursaspor needed a response after falling behind.
Iheanacho’s ability to deliver in crucial moments has quickly made him one of the key figures in the Bursaspor attack, with the Nigerian continuing to combine goalscoring with match-winning contributions.
The victory takes Bursaspor’s points tally to 15 as the club continues its push near the top of the league table.
For Iheanacho, the performance provides another positive chapter in a season that is rapidly gathering momentum.
The Nigerian forward has enjoyed several difficult periods in recent years, but his early form at Bursaspor has offered a reminder of the quality that once made him one of Nigeria’s most exciting attacking prospects.
Goals have followed him in Turkey, and more importantly for Bursaspor, they have increasingly come at decisive moments.
Against Manisa, Iheanacho once again showed his value.
With the game heading towards its closing stages, the Nigerian stepped up when his team needed him most.
Another game. Another major contribution.
And this time, Kelechi Iheanacho‘s late intervention gave Bursaspor three valuable points.