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The Digest:

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho made an instant impact for Celtic, scoring a dramatic 96th-minute penalty on his debut to secure a 2-1 comeback victory against Kilmarnock. The late winner sent the defending champions back to the top of the Scottish Premier League and announced Iheanacho’s arrival memorably.

Key Points:
  • Iheanacho came on as a 70th-minute substitute with the score level at 1-1.
  • He calmly converted a VAR-awarded penalty deep into stoppage time to clinch the win.
  • The goal came after Daizen Maeda’s 56th-minute opener was canceled out by Kilmarnock’s David Watson.
  • Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Iheanacho’s confidence and composure under pressure.
  • The 28-year-old joined Celtic as a free agent after the transfer deadline.
  • Rodgers believes Iheanacho will “really contribute” once fully integrated into the squad.
  • The victory returned Celtic to the top of the Scottish Premier League table.
Iheanacho’s dream debut provided a moment of magic that underscored his potential value to Celtic’s title defense and European ambitions.

Sources: Scottish Premier League, Celtic FC