Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has expressed high praise for Kelechi Iheanacho after the forward’s pivotal role in securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dundee FC. The Nigerian international, who was introduced as a second-half substitute, proved to be the difference-maker for the Hoops, finding the back of the net to clinch three vital points for the Glasgow giants.
The win ensures that Celtic remains firmly in the hunt for the Scottish Premiership title, maintaining their hold on second place and staying within three points of the current leaders, Hearts. For Iheanacho, the goal represents a significant personal milestone in what has been a physically demanding season. Since arriving at Celtic Park as a free agent last September, his debut campaign has been frequently interrupted by injury setbacks, making this fourth league goal of the term particularly meaningful.
Reflecting on the striker’s impact and veteran status during an interview with the club’s official website, O’Neill highlighted the quality that the former Premier League attacker brings to the squad despite his recent fitness struggles.
“I know he’s had a frustrating time, but he’s been a really fine player in his career and he can find the net,” the manager remarked.
Iheanacho’s ability to provide a clinical edge from the bench offers a significant boost to O’Neill’s tactical options as the title race intensifies. With the Nigerian back among the goals, Celtic will look to leverage his experience and scoring instincts to bridge the gap at the top of the table in the coming weeks.
