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Kelechi Iheanacho extended his remarkable scoring sequence to 12 consecutive matches as Bursaspor beat Keciorengucu 4-2 on Sunday to move to the top of the Turkish 1. Lig.
The result gave the Green Crocodiles a third successive league victory, with Iheanacho adding Bursaspor’s third goal five minutes after half-time.
The 30-year-old has made a major impact since joining the club, registering 16 goals and three assists in 12 appearances across all competitions this season.
Bursaspor will attempt to maintain their winning run when they welcome Band?rmaspor in their next league match on Saturday.
Chidozie Awaziem was also on target in Turkey, scoring both goals as Konyaspor claimed a 2-0 home win against Genclerbirligi in the Turkish Super Lig.
The Nigeria defender broke the deadlock two minutes before the interval, giving Konyaspor the advantage at half-time.
Genclerbirligi increased the pressure after the restart as they searched for an equaliser, but the hosts defended effectively to preserve their lead.
Awaziem completed his brace 11 minutes into the second half. He reacted quickest inside the area after Genclerbirligi failed to clear a corner, finishing from close range to settle the contest.
The victory ended Konyaspor’s three-match unbeaten run in the league and secured all three points for the hosts.
In Holland, Tolu Arokodare scored the decisive goal as Ajax defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2-1.
The striker struck shortly before half-time, securing victory for the former European champions.
Arokodare has now contributed nine goals and three assists in 14 appearances in all competitions this season.