# Iheanacho named best player in Turkey

> Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been named the best player of the opening eight rounds of the Turkish 1. Lig by beIN SPORTS after making a stunning start to his career at Bursaspor, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

- Published: 2026-09-30T02:30:29.410Z
- Updated: 2026-10-02T00:30:22.391Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: Abdullahi Umar, Abubakar Umar, Aderemi Adeoye, Akor Adams, Al Wasl, Alverca, Basel, Bayer Leverkusen, Benfica, Besiktas, Bursaspor, Celtic

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