The Digest:
Celtic captain Callum McGregor has praised Kelechi Iheanacho after the Nigerian international scored a dramatic 100th-minute penalty to secure a 3-2 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park. The spot-kick was awarded following a VAR review for handball. Iheanacho coolly dispatched his eighth goal of the season across all competitions. McGregor described the forward as "a big personality, a big player who steps up in the big moments." Celtic now face Hearts on Saturday in a winner-takes-all final-day title decider.
Key Points:
- Iheanacho's late penalty has kept Celtic's title hopes alive heading into the final day.
- His eighth goal of the season proves his value in high-pressure moments.
- McGregor's praise highlights Iheanacho's growing influence in the dressing room.
- The win sets up a dramatic final-day showdown against Hearts at Celtic Park.
- The Nigerian forward has become a key figure in Celtic's pursuit of the Scottish Premiership title.
Sources: Celtic TV
