Iheanacho's double sends Celtic to Scottish Cup final after injury-disrupted season
Kelechi Iheanacho scored two goals in extra time to secure Celtic's 2-1 semi-final victory at Hampden Park, sending the Scottish champions to the final against Dunfermline Athletic. The Nigerian forward's header from a cross and composed finish turned a tense match into dominance after conceding late to force extra time.
This performance caps a season disrupted by injuries and limited minutes since joining Celtic, proving his ability to deliver in knockout moments when team needs him most. Iheanacho stated post-match: 'I can't describe how I feel at the moment. I'm really happy today. There was a bit of panic in the second half when they got the second goal. But we were lucky to get to extra time, and we blew them away after that.'
Celtic now face Dunfermline in the Scottish Cup final as they pursue domestic silverware while competing in the league title race. For Iheanacho, the motivation remains clear: keep contributing to shift perceptions from bench player to match-winner in crucial moments.
Does this performance signal Iheanacho's return to top form just in time for the final, or will injury concerns continue to limit his impact in Celtic's push for domestic double?