Kelechi Iheanacho: I'm always happy to help the team win

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Kelechi Iheanacho: I'm always happy to help the team win

Kelechi Iheanacho: I'm always happy to help the team win

Kelechi Iheanacho once again made a decisive impact to help Celtic win a game, scoring late on to give the Hoops a 2-1 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road.The Nigerian striker did the same thing at ...

Kelechi Iheanacho: I'm always happy to help the team win

Kelechi Iheanacho once again made a decisive impact to help Celtic win a game, scoring late on to give the Hoops a 2-1 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road.The Nigerian striker did the same thing at ...

Kelechi Iheanacho has done it again. The Nigerian striker came off the bench to score a late winner, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory for Celtic against Hibernian at Easter Road. It's becoming a familiar sight for the Hoops faithful—Iheanacho delivering when it matters most.

This season, the 29-year-old has built a reputation as Celtic's super-sub. Last month, he played a similar hero role at Dens Park, and his two extra-time goals against St Mirren at Hampden Park punched Celtic's ticket to the Scottish Cup final. His latest strike, a composed finish from eight yards out, brings his tally to seven goals for the campaign.

"I always feel great to come in and help the team get the win," Iheanacho told Celtic TV after the match. "The whole team is happy, and especially the fans."

The game itself was a test of patience. After Hibernian went down to 10 men, Celtic dominated possession but struggled to break through a stubborn defense. Iheanacho emphasized the need for composure: "It's really difficult because they sit back and wait for you to come. You need patience to move them from side to side to create spaces, and at the end, we got our reward."

Describing his winning goal, he added: "In the box you need to be composed, but it was a difficult finish. I wanted to head it at first, but I had a second touch to chest it. Then the guys started rushing out, so I just had to get it on target and see what happened."

With the Scottish Premiership title race heating up, Iheanacho's late-game heroics could prove pivotal. "We just need to focus on the rest of the games and do the job we need to do," he said. "At the end, we'll get the trophy hopefully."

For Celtic fans, every match is a chance to see their team in action—and in Iheanacho's case, a reminder that the right gear can make all the difference on the pitch. Whether you're cheering from the stands or playing your own game, stay ready for those clutch moments.

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