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Super Eagles star Iheanacho scores twice, fires Bursaspor to dramatic comeback victory

The Nigerian striker has now scored in six consecutive league matches and has eight goals and two assists.
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Kelechi Iheanacho's remarkable scoring streak continued on Monday night as the Nigerian striker produced another match-winning performance, scoring twice to inspire Bursaspor's 2-1 comeback victory over Manisa FK in the Turkish 1. Lig.

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The Super Eagles forward rescued his side after an early setback before striking a dramatic late winner that gave Bursaspor the maximum points.

The brace extended Iheanacho's outstanding run of form to six consecutive league matches with a goal.

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Manisa 1-2 Buraspor

The hosts made the brighter start as Manisa took the lead in the 20th minute. Cheikne Sylla capitalised on an error by Bursaspor goalkeeper Kerem Matışlı to give the hosts an early advantage and leave the visitors chasing the game.

Just seven minutes after falling behind, Iheanacho produced a moment of individual brilliance. Collecting a pass from Zeki Yavru, Iheanacho danced past four defenders before calmly driving a low finish beyond the goalkeeper to restore parity.

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The second half developed into a tense game, with both teams searching for a decisive breakthrough. As the game drifted towards a draw, Iheanacho delivered again.

In the closing moments, the Nigerian striker found the winning goal, completing Bursaspor's comeback and dramatically sealing all three points.

The brace takes Iheanacho's impressive season record to eight goals and two assists.

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