Kelechi Iheanacho scored a late winner for Celtic in their 2-1 victory over Dundee in the Scottish Premiership. The Super Eagles forward struck in the closing stages after Dundee had equalised earlier in the second half. Celtic's initial goal came in the eighth minute when Yang Hyun-Jun deflected Benjamin Nygren's shot into the net. The match took place at Dens Park, Dundee, with Celtic capitalising on Hearts' earlier draw to close the gap at the top of the table to three points.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised his team's resilience following the hard-fought win. Iheanacho, who came off the bench, made the difference with his decisive finish. The result keeps Celtic's title challenge firmly alive as the season approaches its final stretch. No injuries or disciplinary actions were reported post-match.
Iheanacho's impact off the bench proves his value beyond the starting XI. At 28, he's delivering crucial moments for a club chasing a domestic title, showing that consistent performance still opens global opportunities for Nigerian talents. For Nigerian fans, it's another reminder that home-based players rarely get such career-defining platforms. The gap between local exposure and international relevance remains stark.
