Iheanacho Celebrates Turkish League Record With ‘Agabey’ Nickname

Super Eagles ahead Kelechi Iheanacho has celebrated his record-breaking scoring run in Turkey by sharing an image of himself in conventional Turkish apparel, accompanied by a brand new nickname, “Agabey”.

The 30-year-old posted the image on Instagram after scoring twice and offering an help in Bursaspor’s 3-0 victory over Muglaspor within the Turkish 1. Lig on Thursday.

“We go ball till eternity, Kelechi Agabey,” Iheanacho captioned the submit.

“Agabey” is a Turkish time period of respect that interprets to “Big Brother” or “Boss”.

The victory prolonged Iheanacho’s scoring streak to 10 consecutive league matches, making him the primary participant to realize the feat in Turkish skilled league soccer.

The former Manchester City and Leicester City striker has scored in all 10 league matches he has performed for Bursaspor. Including his look for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, he has now scored in 11 consecutive matches.

Since becoming a member of Bursaspor from Celtic, Iheanacho has recorded 14 objectives and three assists.

Against Muglaspor, he initially thought he had opened the scoring within the 51st minute, however a VAR overview dominated out the objective for offside.

He finally broke the impasse within the 58th minute earlier than finishing his brace within the 79th minute. Four minutes later, he turned supplier, organising substitute Hüseyin Maldar for Bursaspor’s third objective.

The end result moved Bursaspor to second place within the Turkish 1. Lig with 22 factors, two forward of third-placed Iğdır FK and three behind leaders Kayserispor.

Bursaspor at the moment occupy one of many league’s two automated promotion locations to the Turkish Süper Lig and can host Pendikspor on Monday.