Kelechi Iheanacho found the back of the net as Celtic secured a 3-1 victory over Dunfermline Athletic to claim the Scottish Cup at Hampden Park on Saturday. The Nigerian striker came off the bench to score the third goal, sealing the win for the Hoops.
Celtic dominated the match from the outset, with Daizen Maeda opening the scoring in the 17th minute. The Japanese forward capitalised on a well-worked move to put the Bhoys ahead early. The team continued to press and extended their lead just before halftime, with Arne Engels finding the net nine minutes before the break after a sustained period of pressure.
Iheanacho was introduced as a substitute for James Forrest two minutes before the hour mark. The Nigerian international wasted little time making an impact, netting Celtic’s third goal in the 17th minute of the second half to put the game beyond doubt. His strike capped off a fine performance and ensured the trophy would remain in Glasgow.
The goal brought Iheanacho’s season tally to nine goals in 24 appearances across all competitions for Celtic. The striker has been a valuable asset for the club, often contributing crucial goals in important matches.
Dunfermline managed to pull one back through Josh Cooper in the 80th minute, but it proved too little too late as Celtic held on comfortably to secure the cup triumph. The victory adds another piece of silverware to Celtic’s impressive season.