{
  "id": 10925026,
  "title": "Iheanacho named best player in Turkey league",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/iheanacho-named-best-player-in-turkey-league",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T10:51:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/iheanacho-named-best-player-in-turkey-league/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has been named the top player of the initial eight rounds in Turkey's 1. Lig after making an impressive debut season with Bursaspor. The 29-year-old striker was chosen for the honor by beIN SPORTS during their 1. Lig broadcast, with moderator Turgay Keskin and commentator Tunç Kayacı also citing Bursaspor as the best team in the same period. Since transferring to the Turkish club as a free agent this summer, Iheanacho has netted 11 goals and delivered two assists in eight league games. His goal-scoring prowess has been crucial for Bursaspor, who have won six and drawn one of their opening eight matches, topping the table with 19 points. Iheanacho's recent goals include a brace in Bursaspor's 2-1 comeback victory over Batman Petrolspor on September 19, which secured his eighth consecutive league goal and matched the club record previously held by Fernandao in the 2014/15 season. The striker joined Bursaspor from Celtic, where he won the Scottish league and cup double last term, following stints at Sevilla and Middlesbrough before his move to Scotland.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been named the best player of the opening eight rounds of the Turkish 1. Lig by beIN SPORTS after making a stunning start to his career at Bursaspor. Iheanacho was selected for the award during the beIN 1. Lig programme by moderator Turgay Keskin and commentator Tunç Kayacı, who […] The post Iheanacho named best player in Turkey league appeared first on…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}