McGregor lauds Kelechi Iheanacho’s decisive impact for celtic after the Nigerian striker scored a decisive late penalty in Celtic’s 3-2 win over Motherwell

Celtic captain Callum McGregor has praised Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho following his decisive late contribution in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday night, as Celtic secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Motherwell in a crucial league encounter.

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Callum McGregor commended Kelechi Iheanacho after the forward calmly converted a stoppage time penalty that sealed all three points for Celtic in a tightly contested match at Celtic Park.

The late strike proved decisive in a match that had swung back and forth, with Celtic needing a composed finish in added time to secure victory and maintain momentum in their campaign.

Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho, has now scored eight goals across all competitions for the Scottish champions and has developed a reputation for delivering in key moments off the bench.

Wednesday’s goal marked the third time this year that Kelechi Iheanacho has come on as a substitute to score a match winning goal for Celtic, further strengthening his influence in decisive fixtures.

Callum McGregor described the striker as a “big personality” and a player who consistently rises to the occasion when pressure is at its highest.

“He’s a big personality, a big player who steps up in the big moments and gets us over the line,” Callum McGregor told Celtic TV.

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Celtic captain’s comments reflect growing confidence within the squad as the club continues its push in domestic competition, with Iheanacho’s late heroics increasingly proving vital to their success.