Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench once again to find the net, helping Celtic secure a 3-1 win over Dunfermline Athletic and lift the Scottish FA Cup title.
Having claimed the Scottish Premiership last week, the Nigerian International has now won his second trophy with the club. He has also recorded 10 goal contributions in all competitions, with nine goals and one assist to his name.
It means that Celtic have now reclaimed the FA Cup after losing the trophy to Aberdeen last season. The Scottish champions have now won the cup for the 43rd time.
Daizen Maeda opened the scoring for Celtic in the 19th minute, making it 1-0. In the 36th minute, they doubled their advantage with Arne Engels finding the net.
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Kelechi Iheanacho came on in the 58th minute and made an instant impact, scoring 15 minutes later to make it 3-0. The Super Eagles forward showed his ability on the ball, dribbling past several bodies before slotting the ball into the net.
In the 80th minute, Josh Cooper scored to reduce the deficit. But it proved to be just a consolation goal as Celtic secured a comfortable 3-1 win.
The victory marks head coach Martin O’Neill’s fourth success in the competition. The Irishman won the trophy three times during his first spell as Celtic manager.
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