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·23 September 2026
Watch: Kelechi Iheanacho goes viral after remarkable scenes on Bursaspor team flight
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Former Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho has gone viral in Turkey as his remarkable goalscoring form for Bursaspor continues.
The Nigerian left Parkhead during the summer after Celtic failed to agree terms over a contract extension, but he has made an extraordinary start to life with his new club.
Iheanacho has already surpassed his Celtic goal tally after scoring 11 times in his opening eight appearances for Bursaspor, remarkably finding the net in every game he has played.
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His latest contribution came against Batman Petrolspor, with the former Manchester City and Leicester City striker scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory.
Iheanacho was then given a rousing reception by Bursaspor supporters on the flight back to Bursa.
Footage circulating on social media shows the striker boarding the plane before approaching a group of singing supporters. Initially keeping a straight face, Iheanacho eventually joins in with the celebrations.
His sensational start in Turkey comes after Celtic were unable to convince him to extend his stay in Glasgow.
Reports in Nigeria claimed Iheanacho was “disrespected” by Celtic’s contract offer, which was reportedly worth less than half of his previous salary, and was “stunned” when Bursaspor subsequently presented a significantly better proposal.
The Turkish club are currently competing in the second tier as they continue their recovery following a dramatic fall down the divisions which took them as low as the fourth tier.
Bursaspor were Turkish champions in 2010 and competed in the Champions League later that year.
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