Scotland: Iheanacho nets winner for Celtic against Hibernian

Sport Scotland: Iheanacho nets winner for Celtic against Hibernian Published on May 3, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Kelechi Iheanacho netted the winning goal as Celtic secured a 2-1 win over Hibernian at the Easter Road on Sunday. The win kept the Hoops Scottish Premiership title hopes alive. Daizen Maeda gave Celtic the lead from a simple tap-in two minutes before the break. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The hosts levelled through Joe Newell in first half stoppage time. Iheanacho was introduced in the 70th minute, replacing Yang Hyun-jun. The Nigeria international fired home the winning goal two minutes later. It was the forward’s seventh goal across all competitions for Celtic this season. Martin O’Neill’s side remain second on the table level on points with league leaders Hearts, who have a game in hand. Don't Miss NPFL: Ovoke urges Kano Pillars to fight for victory against Kun Khalifat You may like Scotland: Fernandez named Rangers’ Player of the Season Scottish Cup: Celtic boss hails super-sub, Iheanacho after win over At Mirren Scottish Cup: Iheanacho delighted to help Celtic reach final Scottish Cup: Iheanacho’s brace powers Celtic to final Scotland: Celtic boss hails Iheanacho after winning goal vs Dundee Scotland: Iheanacho delighted to help Celtic beat Dundee

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