Kelechi Iheanacho targets Bursaspor title challenge after climb to second

Kelechi Iheanacho says Bursaspor can maintain their push for league success after his goals helped the Turkish club move up to second in the standings.

The Nigeria international has made an outstanding start since joining Bursaspor in the summer, scoring 15 goals and providing three assists in 11 appearances. He has also found the net in 11 successive matches.

The former Manchester City and Leicester City striker said his personal form was especially rewarding because it had contributed directly to the team’s progress.

“I’m happy with my performance, helping the team to get up the table,” Iheanacho said.

“Now we’re second in the league, so we hope to get more points.”

Iheanacho’s immediate focus is on continuing to score while helping Bursaspor collect the results required to remain in contention near the top of the table.

“So hopefully the goals will keep coming, and at the end we shall crown our effort with victory,” he added.

His scoring record has made him a central figure in Bursaspor’s campaign, with the club seeking to turn an impressive beginning to the season into a sustained challenge for promotion and league honours.

Although Iheanacho’s individual statistics have attracted attention, his comments have focused on the team’s progress rather than personal milestones. He believes Bursaspor’s position can improve further if the players continue to work consistently.

The Nigerian forward’s form also provides encouragement for the Super Eagles, as head coach Eric Chelle continues to consider his attacking options for future international assignments.

Bursaspor must now maintain their consistency as they look to close the gap on the league leaders and strengthen their position in the promotion race. Iheanacho said the team’s priority was to keep collecting points and producing the performances needed to sustain its challenge.

The striker has made clear that his goals are a means of helping Bursaspor achieve their wider ambitions. With the club currently second, he believes hard work and continued consistency can help them reach their objectives by the end of the season.