Iheanacho scores on European debut for Celtic
Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho described scoring on his European debut for Celtic as a moment to cherish. Iheanacho found the net in Celtic’s 1-1 draw against Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade on Thursday night, making an immediate impact in his early appearances for the Scottish Premiership champions.
Coming off the bench, Iheanacho gave Celtic the lead in the 55th minute with a clever and composed finish. However, Partizan’s Marko Arnatovic equalized ten minutes later, ensuring the match ended in a draw.
Strong start at Celtic with quick goal contribution
This goal marked Iheanacho’s second in just three appearances for Celtic since his arrival. The 28-year-old joined the Hoops earlier this month on a free transfer, and his performances so far have shown promising signs of his ability to adapt quickly to his new team.
Speaking to Celtic’s official website after the match, Iheanacho expressed his delight:
“It felt really great, playing my first European competition with Celtic. I’m happy to get a goal for the team.”
Positive atmosphere and outlook for future matches
Iheanacho praised the atmosphere at Celtic Park and remains optimistic about the team’s chances in the European competition. “It was a great atmosphere, to be fair. We got a point here and hopefully we’ll get more points in the future,” he said.
Celtic will be looking to build on this result as they continue their European campaign, aiming to qualify from the group stage and make an impact on the continental stage.
Iheanacho’s journey and career highlights
Before joining Celtic, Iheanacho had a successful stint in the English Premier League, notably with Leicester City, where he won the FA Cup in 2021. Known for his sharp finishing and intelligent movement, Iheanacho is expected to add firepower and experience to Celtic’s frontline.
