Kelechi Iheanacho earned admiration for a heartwarming gesture towards a member of the Bursaspor staff after finding the net against Mardin 1969 Spor on Sunday.
The experienced forward has now scored in nine consecutive league matches, taking his tally to 12 goals in the Turkish second tier in the 2026-2027 season.
According to Bursasporx, it was Iheanacho's actions after scoring that caught the attention of supporters and earned him widespread applause from the stands.
Rather than allowing the moment to be solely about his individual achievement, Iheanacho acknowledged Bursaspor's chef in a gesture that highlighted his humility and respect for those working behind the scenes.
The gesture offered another glimpse into Iheanacho's character, demonstrating that his contribution extends beyond his performances on the pitch.
Despite Iheanacho's goal, Bursaspor were denied a share of the points after Zdravko Dimitrov struck in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time, finishing off a counterattack to snatch a late winner.
The former Manchester City and Leicester City forward also found the net for the Super Eagles in their recent friendly against Russia.
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