Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has celebrated his record-breaking scoring run in Turkey by sharing a picture of himself in traditional Turkish attire, accompanied by a new nickname, “Agabey”. The 30-year-old posted the picture on Instagram after scoring twice and providing an assist in Bursaspor’s 3-0 victory over Muglaspor in…...
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has celebrated his record-breaking scoring run in Turkey by sharing a picture of himself in traditional Turkish attire, accompanied by a new nickname, “Agabey”.
The 30-year-old posted the picture on Instagram after scoring twice and providing an assist in Bursaspor’s 3-0 victory over Muglaspor in the Turkish 1. Lig on Thursday.
“We go ball till eternity, Kelechi Agabey,” Iheanacho captioned the post.
“Agabey” is a Turkish term of respect that translates to “Big Brother” or “Boss”.
The victory extended Iheanacho’s scoring streak to 10 consecutive league matches, making him the first player to achieve the feat in Turkish professional league football.
The former Manchester City and Leicester City striker has scored in all 10 league matches he has played for Bursaspor. Including his appearance for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, he has now scored in 11 consecutive matches.
Since joining Bursaspor from Celtic, Iheanacho has recorded 14 goals and three assists.
Against Muglaspor, he initially thought he had opened the scoring in the 51st minute, but a VAR review ruled out the goal for offside.
He eventually broke the deadlock in the 58th minute before completing his brace in the 79th minute. Four minutes later, he turned provider, setting up substitute Hüseyin Maldar for Bursaspor’s third goal.
The result moved Bursaspor to second place in the Turkish 1. Lig with 22 points, two ahead of third-placed Iğdır FK and three behind leaders Kayserispor.
Bursaspor currently occupy one of the league’s two automatic promotion places to the Turkish Süper Lig and will host Pendikspor on Monday.