Iheanacho nets winner as Celtic captain hails Nigeria international's impact

Kelechi Iheanacho scored a decisive penalty in stoppage time to secure a 3-2 victory for Celtic against Motherwell Wednesday night. The Nigeria international came off the bench to convert the crucial spot-kick, marking his third match-winning goal as a substitute this year. The goal was Iheanacho's eighth across all competitions for the Hoops this season.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor praised the striker for stepping up in big moments. 'He's a big personality, a big player who steps up in the big moments and gets us over the line,' McGregor told Celtic TV. 'Now it's in our own hands.'

This performance adds to growing speculation about Iheanacho's future at Celtic, with manager Martin O'Neill yet to make a decision on whether to retain the Nigerian striker. His consistent impact off the bench has proven valuable to Celtic's campaign this season.

For Nigerian fans, this represents another successful chapter in Iheanacho's European career, showing his continued ability to deliver in crucial moments for his club.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/14/scotland-celtic-captain-lauds-match-winner-iheanacho/