New footage has surfaced showing Kelechi Iheanacho embracing Celtic supporters in the aftermath of Sunday’s wild 3-2 win over Motherwell at Celtic Park.
The striker, who had been substituted late in the second half, sprinted down the touchline when Daizen Maeda’s stoppage-time header hit the net. He was one of the first off the bench to celebrate, joining his teammates in the corner as Celtic snatched a dramatic victory at the death.
As Iheanacho made his way back towards the dugout, cameras caught him stopping to hug fans who were right up against the front row of the North Stand. The Nigerian forward, still bursting with adrenaline, threw his arms around supporters, sharing the kind of raw connection that Celtic Park thrives on.
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It was the latest sign of how quickly Iheanacho has taken to life in Glasgow. Despite only recently joining the club, he’s already showing the kind of emotion and buy-in that supporters demand. His goal from the penalty spot earlier in the game helped the bhoys to the victory, but it was his reaction to the winner that truly showed what it means to him.
In the clip doing the rounds online, you can see the joy etched across his face as he celebrates like a fan himself, fists pumping and shouting towards the stands before sharing those embraces on the touchline. It’s the sort of unscripted moment that fans live for, proof that the players care just as much as the people in the stands.
Celtic supporters have been quick to praise Iheanacho’s passion on social media, calling him “one of us already” and hailing his attitude as “exactly what the club needs right now.”
After a turbulent few weeks off the pitch, that shared emotion between player and fans felt like a welcome reminder of what connects Celtic at its best.
