Kelechi Iheanacho Scores and Assists on His Bursaspor Debut

On Sunday 9 August 2026, Nigeria Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho did not waste time to show himself to the Bursaspor fans, as the Nigerian forward provided an assist and scored on his debut during Bursaspor 2:0 win over Bodrum FK in the TFF First League.

Bursaspor 2:0 win over Bodrum FK in the TFF First League - Photo Credit : Bursaspor, X — Bursaspor 2:0 win over Bodrum FK in the TFF First League – Photo Credit : Bursaspor, X

Softfootball gathered that Iheanacho opened his goalscoring account in the 27th minute before turning provider in the 45th minute, setting up his teammate Lincoln for the second goal.

Iheanacho’s transfer to Bursaspor was finalized as a free transfer after he officially turned down a contract extension from Celtic.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a move to Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor following the expiration of his contract with Scottish champions Celtic - Photo Credit : Softfootball Media — Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a move to Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor following the expiration of his contract with Scottish champions Celtic – Photo Credit : Softfootball Media

Despite scoring nine goals across all competitions and helping Celtic secure a Scottish domestic league and cup double, negotiations for a new deal collapsed.

Iheanacho revealed that Bursaspor’s aggressive sporting ambitions to earn promotion back to the Süper Lig and ultimately qualify for European competitions, convinced him to join the Turkish club.