Iheanacho Secures Celtic’s Double with Scottish Cup Victory

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho finished his late‑season revival by scoring in Celtic FC’s 3‑1 win over Dunfermline Athletic, securing the Scottish Cup title yesterday.

The Nigerian striker came off the bench to net Celtic’s third goal in the final, completing the club’s domestic double after recently lifting the Scottish Premiership trophy.

Iheanacho latched onto a through ball from Benjamin Nygren, used brilliant footwork to beat several defenders and the goalkeeper, and calmly finished from close range.

His latest goal underscored Iheanacho’s growing influence in the closing weeks of the season, after an initially difficult and frustrating move to Scotland.

After signing a one‑year contract with Celtic last summer following his departure from Sevilla, the Nigerian endured a turbulent start at Celtic Park.

Early injuries disrupted his rhythm, while managerial instability affected the club’s consistency. At one point, questions surrounded his fitness and long‑term future.

Nevertheless, the former Manchester City forward rediscovered his sharpness in the decisive stages of the campaign and became one of Celtic’s most important attacking weapons.

Iheanacho delivered several crucial goals during Celtic’s dramatic title‑winning run, including a late winner against Dundee that sparked the club’s impressive streak of victories.

He also played a key role in Celtic’s journey to the Scottish Cup final, scoring a vital brace in the semi‑final win over St Mirren.

Yesterday’s triumph gave Iheanacho the sixth major trophy of his senior club career, adding to an honours list that already includes the English FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield, EFL Championship title and Scottish Premiership crown.

Attention will now turn to the striker’s future, as his one‑year contract at Celtic nears its end.