Kelechi Iheanacho: I'm really happy to get opportunity to score winning goal | OneFootball

Kelechi Iheanacho marked his Celtic debut by scoring the winning goal to give the Hoops a 2-1 victory over Kilmarnohttps://www.celticfc.com/news/2025/september/14/iheanacho-is-spot-on-to-seal-dramatic-win-at-rugby-park/ck at Rugby Park.

Daizen Maeda's opener was cancelled out by David Watson, but following a VAR check, Brendan Rodgers' side were awarded a penalty and Iheanacho, who had come on in the 70th minute, stepped up and smashed the ball home with a powerful left-foot shot.

The 28-year-old Nigerian internationalist was delighted to mark his first game for the Hoops with the winning goal, as he told Celtic TV after the game.

"I’ll feeling really, really good," he said. "It’s the last kick of the game and I got to take it, so I’m really happy.

"I’m happy for the opportunity and I could see how the fans feel after that goal. It was a really important goal so I’m happy.

"It’s a great feeling but, at the same time, there’s a lot of pressure as well with the spot-kick. But I just took it with composure and we win the three points today which is massive, and hopefully there are many more to come."

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Kilmarnock Vs. Celtic - Sun, Sep 14th 2025, 15:00 Final score: 1 - 2 Match Report