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Kelechi Iheanacho: It feels so good, I can’t let go of this trophy

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his delight after helping Celtic clinch the Scottish Premiership title, calling the triumph one of the sweetest moments of his career. Speaking in a post‑match interview while clutching the league trophy, the Nigerian forward said: “It feels good, it feels so good, I can’t let go of this trophy.” Iheanacho joined Celtic last summer and endured a mixed season disrupted by injury, but he played a crucial role in the title run‑in. Coming off the bench in the decisive game, he helped turn the tide for the Hoops as they secured the win needed to finish top of the table and extend their dominance in Scotland. Reflecting on the pressure of the occasion, Iheanacho admitted that the tension was enormous but said the team never lost belief. “It was a big tension and […]

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O’Neill: Iheanacho has been terrific

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has described Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho as “terrific” following a string of decisive performances in the Scottish Premiership title race. The Nigerian forward has come up big for the Hoops in recent weeks, scoring late winners and crucial goals despite limited minutes and earlier injury problems. Iheanacho grabbed the headlines with a dramatic 99th-minute penalty in Celtic’s 3–2 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park, keeping their championship hopes alive heading into the final day. Before that, he netted the match-winner in a 2–1 win over Hibernian, taking his tally to four goals in his last five appearances across all competitions. “Iheanacho has been terrific for us with the little cameo roles that he’s done,” O’Neill told BBC Scotland after the Motherwell game. “He’s had a really frustrating time this season with hamstring problems, but he […]

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Super sub Iheanacho delighted after firing Celtic to the summit

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his excitement after coming off the bench to score the decisive goal that lifted Celtic to the top of the Scottish Premiership table. The Nigerian striker was once again the hero as his late strike sealed a 2 1 comeback win away to Hibernian at Easter Road. Celtic went ahead in the first half through Daizen Maeda, but Hibs captain Joe Newell levelled the game before the break despite the hosts being reduced to 10 men following Jamie McGrath’s red card. The visitors then piled on the pressure in the second period, creating chances but struggling to find a breakthrough until Iheanacho stepped up. Introduced as a second half substitute, Iheanacho made his impact in the 72nd minute when he calmly finished inside the box after Celtic forced another opening against the tiring […]

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O’Neill hails Iheanacho’s extra time double in Celtic’s Scottish Cup rout

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has praised Kelechi Iheanacho after the Nigerian striker came off the bench to score twice in extra time and fire the Hoops into the Scottish Cup final with a 6 2 victory over St Mirren at Hampden. Celtic had led 2 0 at half time through goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston, but St Mirren fought back after the break to level the tie and force extra time. Iheanacho’s introduction then proved decisive, as the former Leicester City forward struck a quick fire brace in the first period of extra time, with Luke McCowan and Benjamin Nygren also on target to complete a dominant scoreline and set up a final against Dunfermline Athletic next month. O’Neill was effusive in his assessment of Iheanacho’s impact, saying the “Senior Man” had reminded everyone of his quality. “Everyone […]

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Super sub Iheanacho fires Celtic into Scottish Cup final

Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score twice in extra time as Celtic thrashed St Mirren 6–2 to reach the Scottish Cup final.​ The Super Eagles striker was introduced in the 83rd minute with the semi final finely balanced at 2–2. He needed only 13 minutes to make his mark, restoring Celtic’s lead in the 96th minute before adding a second five minutes later to break St Mirren’s resistance.​ Celtic had made a flying start in regulation time. Daizen Maeda scored within seconds of kick off and Anthony Ralston doubled the advantage just before half time. But St Mirren fought back through Mikael Mandron, who pulled one back in the 53rd minute and then struck again in stoppage time to force extra time.​ Their comeback was short lived once Iheanacho took over. After his first goal made it 3–2, […]

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Super‑sub Iheanacho delighted after securing Celtic’s vital late victory

Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his delight after coming off the bench to score a decisive late winner in Celtic’s 2–1 away victory over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. The Nigerian striker struck in the 82nd minute, latching onto a cross from Marcelo Saracchi to seal three crucial points at Dens Park. Earlier, Yang Hyun‑Jun had given Celtic the lead before Simon Murray levelled from the penalty spot, leaving the champions under pressure in a tight title race. Speaking after the match, Iheanacho said “it feels good to help the team get the win today” and praised his teammates for showing character and working hard until the end. The goal ended a frustrating six‑month drought for Iheanacho, whose season has been disrupted by injuries and inconsistent form. He admitted the strike was special given recent criticism but insisted he is focused […]

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