CELTIC manager Martin O’Neill has praised Kelechi Iheanacho following the striker’s decisive performance in the club’s Scottish Cup semi-final victory over St Mirren on Sunday.
Coming off the bench, Iheanacho made a telling impact by scoring twice in extra time to power Celtic F.C. to a resounding 6-2 win over the Buddies.
His first goal came via a near-post header from a cross delivered by James Forrest, before he followed it up with a superb left-footed strike from inside the box.
Reacting after the match, O’Neill acknowledged the Nigeria international’s influence on the game and his overall contribution to the team.
“It was a tough afternoon, but there were some great goals, Kelechi Iheanacho coming on and doing brilliantly,” O’Neill told Celtic TV.
“Everyone in the dressing-room knows that he has been a really good player.
“He’s had a few injuries and he’s been trying to get that fitness, but a properly fit Iheanacho is definitely a handful as he’s proved today.”
The 29-year-old forward has now taken his tally to six goals in all competitions for Celtic this season.
