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Unstoppable Kelechi Iheanacho continues outrageous post-Celtic form in Turkey

Kelechi Iheanacho has scored his 18th goal in 15 games since his departure from Celtic. The striker opted to switch Scotland for Turkey following a…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 1:30 PM
Unstoppable Kelechi Iheanacho continues outrageous post-Celtic form in Turkey
Key Things to Know
  • Kelechi Iheanacho scored his 18th goal of the campaign as Bursaspor drew 1-1 with Antalyaspor.
  • The striker moved to Turkish second-tier club Bursaspor in July following a brief stint at Celtic.
  • Bursaspor sit top of the table after securing ten wins from their opening 14 league matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored his 18th goal in 15 games across club and country since departing Scotland for Turkey in July. The forward netted Bursaspor's opening goal from an Amine Boutrah cutback during a 1-1 away draw against Antalyaspor, rebounding immediately after failing to score in just one match.

Iheanacho joined second-tier Bursaspor despite Celtic manager Martin O'Neill wanting him to stay. Bursaspor currently sit atop the league table, pursuing automatic promotion to the top flight for the first time since 2019, while bigger Turkish clubs are reportedly tracking the striker.

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