{
  "id": 15066169,
  "title": "Iheanacho reacts after making history in Turkey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/iheanacho-reacts-after-making-history-in-turkey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T23:22:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/iheanacho-reacts-after-making-history-in-turkey/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho celebrated a historic milestone in Turkey after scoring twice and providing an assist as Bursaspor defeated Muglaspor 3-0 in the Turkish 1. Lig on Thursday. The Nigeria international, who has now scored in 10 consecutive league matches, donned traditional Turkish attire and embraced the nickname \"Agabey,\" which translates to \"Big Brother\" or \"Boss\" in Turkish. This achievement makes Iheanacho the first player to score in 10 straight league matches in Turkish professional football history. With 14 goals and three assists since joining Bursaspor from Celtic, the 30-year-old striker has consistently proven his worth in every appearance for the team. Iheanacho's brace in the 79th minute sealed the victory, propelling Bursaspor to second place in the Turkish 1. Lig with 22 points, just two points ahead of third-placed Iğdır FK and three points behind leaders Kayserispor. The win secured the Lions of the Desert a coveted spot in the promotion race to the Turkish Super Lig, where they will face Pendikspor on Monday.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has become the first player to score in 10 consecutive matches in Turkish professional league football. Playing for Bursaspor, Iheanacho scored two goals and provided an assist during a 3-0 away victory against Muğlaspor. According to Daily Post Nigeria, this scoring streak surpassed the records of Galatasaray's Metin Oktay and former Turkish international Saffet Sancaklı.\n\nSpeaking to beIN SPORTS, the former Manchester City player expressed happiness with his performance and his role in helping the team move to second place in the league. Iheanacho stated that he hopes his goals will continue to come so the team can achieve victory.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Turkey: Iheanacho sets new record, makes history with goals in 10 conservative matches",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/turkey-iheanacho-sets-new-record-makes-history-with-goals-in-10",
        "published": "2026-10-16T05:54:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Iheanacho makes Turkish football history with 10-game scoring streak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/iheanacho-makes-turkish-football-history-with-10-game-scoring-streak",
        "published": "2026-10-16T06:23:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Iheanacho reacts after making history in Turkey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/iheanacho-reacts-after-making-history-in-turkey",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:42:12.000Z"
      }
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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."
}