Iheanacho scores late winner as Celtic defeat Dundee 2-1, ending his goal drought and boosting their Scottish Premiership title chase

Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho delivered a decisive late strike as Celtic FC secured a 2-1 victory over Dundee FC at Dens Park in a tightly contested Scottish Premiership fixture.

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The Iheanacho Celtic winner came in the 82nd minute after the striker came off the bench to end a 182-day goal drought and reignite his club’s title push.

Celtic had endured a difficult run of form in recent weeks but showed resilience and determination to grind out a crucial away victory in a high-pressure encounter.

Iheanacho’s intervention proved vital as he finished calmly to restore Celtic’s lead after a competitive second half, sparking celebrations from the travelling supporters.

Despite the decisive moment, Iheanacho urged his teammates to maintain focus and improve collectively as the season enters its decisive stage.

“It feels good to contribute to the team,” Iheanacho said, praising the squad’s discipline and togetherness while acknowledging recent struggles in form.

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill also praised the striker’s impact from the bench, noting that the Nigerian forward changed the course of the game when it mattered most.

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The victory keeps Celtic firmly in the Scottish Premiership title race, narrowing the gap at the top as pressure builds on rivals in the closing stretch of the season.