The Super Eagles forward came off the bench to put the game beyond doubt with a brilliant solo effort that lit up Hampden Park. Iheanacho showed incredible composure and dazzling footwork inside the box, dribbling past a defender and the goalkeeper before calmly slotting the ball into an empty net to score Celtic’s third goal of the afternoon.
Goals from Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels had already given Celtic control of the final before Iheanacho’s moment of magic sealed the victory. Dunfermline managed a late consolation through Josh Cooper, but the Scottish giants comfortably held on to lift yet another major trophy.
The triumph marks Iheanacho’s second trophy of the season with Celtic, adding the Scottish Cup to the league title already secured by the club. It also continues a remarkable turnaround for the Nigerian international, who has rediscovered his best form during the closing stages of the campaign.
After a difficult start to life in Scotland, the former Leicester City F.C. and Manchester City F.C. forward has become a key figure in Celtic’s successful finish to the season, contributing crucial goals in both league and cup competitions.
Celtic’s latest Scottish Cup success further strengthens the club’s dominance in Scottish football, while Iheanacho’s impressive resurgence will be welcomed by Nigerian football fans ahead of future international assignments.
The 29-year-old forward now adds another prestigious medal to his growing trophy collection, cementing his place among Nigeria’s most decorated footballers currently playing in Europe.