Naija star, Kelechi Iheanacho, don show say he be Senior Man again as he come from bench score late winner for Celtic. This 2–1 win against Hibernian don keep their hope to win the Scottish Premiership title alive.
The Super Eagles striker don get name this season as person wey dey change game, and this his latest goal don confirm the levels, na weytin hitvibz dey yan be dat.
Kelechi Iheanacho Show Level Again as Celtic Super Sub
As the Hoops bin dey find goal by fire by force, their manager, Martin O’Neill, carry Iheanacho enter match when 20 minutes remain—and the move work sharply.
Just two minutes after he enter, Iheanacho use chest control the ball like say he be magician before he coolly fire am enter net to win the match.
The way he take calm down score again show say he get value well-well when match tight.
The former Manchester City star don score seven goals now for 20 matches across all competitions.
The main thing be say, six out of those goals na from bench he take score them. This one show say he be terror to teams like Kilmarnock, Red Star Belgrade, Dundee FC, St. Mirren, and now Hibernian, whenever he come in as substitute.
Iheanacho Form Dey Hot, but Question Still Dey About Full Match Role
Even though he dey perform, people still dey ask if Iheanacho fit carry that same energy for full 90 minutes.
His form really sweet now as he don score three goals for his last three games, and he don help Celtic stay unbeaten for five matches straight.
After the game, former Celtic keeper Packie Bonner hail Iheanacho, but he also mention one concern.
“Everybody wey follow Celtic breathe sigh of relief for the end. They really struggle for the match,” na so Bonner talk for BBC Sportsound.
“Iheanacho come off the bench and he be proven striker. The big wahala for am na to last full game, but see the impact wey he make. The goal sweet die.”
As his contract go end for June 30, 2026, many eyes go dey on Iheanacho for the coming weeks.
But for now, his current form mean say he remain key player for Celtic as they prepare for the big fight against Rangers, especially as only two games remain for the season.
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Last Updated on May 3, 2026 9:35 pm by Hitvibz Media
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