Iheanacho's late goal gives Celtic 2-1 win over 10-man Hibs, tightens Scottish title race

Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning goal as Celtic defeated 10-man Hibernian 2-1 yesterday, keeping the Scottish title race intensely competitive. The former Manchester City and Leicester striker, who joined Celtic as a free-agent in September 2025, chest-downed Kieran Tierney's corner and slotted it home 18 minutes from time to secure all three points.

The victory moves Celtic level on points with league leaders Hearts (who hold a superior goal difference) and four points clear of Rangers, with all three title rivals still to face each other in crucial upcoming fixtures. Hearts host Rangers on Monday in a pivotal clash, Celtic and Rangers meet next weekend, and Hearts travel to Celtic Park on May 16 for the season finale.

For Nigerian fans tracking their countryman's progress abroad, Iheanacho's goal underscores his growing importance to Celtic's title challenge. The win comes just a week after Hibernian's Edinburgh derby loss to Hearts, highlighting how tightly contested the Scottish Premiership has become this season.

With the margin of error described by Celtic boss Martin O'Neill as 'very small,' will Iheanacho continue to deliver such decisive moments in the remaining title-deciding matches?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/05/03/iheanacho-nets-winner-as-celtic-beat-10-man-hibernian/