Bursaspor Coach Eases Fears Over Iheanacho Injury After Goal-Scoring Run

Bursaspor coach Mustafa Er says Kelechi Iheanacho was taken off as a precaution during Sunday’s 4-2 win over Keçiörengücü. The Nigerian striker scored Bursaspor’s third goal before receiving treatment and leaving the match in the 69th minute. Er said Iheanacho wanted to continue but the team did not want to risk worsening a minor problem. The goal extended Iheanacho’s scoring run to 12 consecutive league matches. He now has 16 goals and three assists in 12 appearances this season as Bursaspor lead the Turkish 1. Lig. Bursaspor host Bandırmaspor on Saturday, with the coach hopeful Iheanacho will be fit. The forward is also expected to be considered for the Super Eagles’ upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania.

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