Kelechi Iheanacho, the Super Eagles’ super-sub, scripted pure pandemonium at Celtic Park. The 28-year-old Nigerian striker coolly buried a 99th-minute penalty to seal a heart-stopping 3-2 victory over Motherwell, keeping Celtic’s title dreams alive by just one point behind leaders Hearts.
Introduced from the bench, Iheanacho stepped up under excruciating pressure deep into stoppage time, slotting home to ignite 60,000 roaring fans. Celtic had twice battled back from deficits against a stubborn Motherwell, but the forward’s ice-cool finish flipped the script and set up a blockbuster final-day derby decider on Saturday.
The win vaults Celtic into pole position for a winner-takes-all clash with Hearts; one point separates them with just 90 minutes left in the 2025/26 season. Iheanacho’s clutch heroics add to his super-sub legacy, marking another defining moment in a campaign full of drama.
Match Stats
Celtic 3-2 Motherwell
- Goals: Maeda, Nygren, Iheanacho (90+9′ pen)
- Venue: Celtic Park
- Key Moment: Iheanacho’s last-gasp spot-kick
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