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Martin O’Neill has given an injury update on Marcelo Saracchi and Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of this afternoon’s encounter against Dundee United at Celtic Park… Celtic’s push to bolster their squad this January has been accelerated by a growing injury crisis since the start of the season.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 17

Wilfried Nancy confirms Kelechi Iheanacho injury blow for Celtic

Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho has picked up a further hamstring problem, although the club are still unable to put a timescale

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 13

Premier Sports Cup Final, St Mirren v Celtic – Nancy has got to start Iheanacho

One positive to take from Thursday night’s thumping by Roma was the performance of Kelechi Iheanacho, who made his long awaited comeback as a second half substitute.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 12

Iheanacho Must Start | Predicted 3-4-2-1 Celtic Lineup To Face St Mirren

Wilfried Nancy faces a tough start as the Celtic boss following back-to-back defeats against Hearts and AS Roma in the Premiership and Europa League, respectively.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 11

Nancy delivers Kelechi Iheanacho boost ahead of Roma challenge

Celtic could welcome Kelechi Iheanacho back into their starting XI plans after Wilfried Nancy confirmed the striker is available ahead of tonight’s Europa

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / November 9

Team’s Up – Kettlewell names Killie XI for Celtic clash

Stuart Kettlewell has named his Kilmarnock team for this afternoon’s Scottish Premiership meeting against Celtic. The visitors from Rugby Park have struggled for consistency this season but showed in the first meeting between the sides that they can frustrate Celtic.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / November 6

Celtic boss gives Johnston and Iheanacho updates

Martin O’Neill has confirmed that both Alistair Johnston and Kelechi Iheanacho are unavailable for selection against Midtjylland this evening due to injury

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 31

O’Neill reveals Iheanacho could make return against Rangers

Celtic have been handed a huge boost ahead of Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup Semi Final against Rangers with the news that Kelechi Iheanacho could be involved.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / October 11

Celtic hero lays down challenge to Kelechi Iheanacho

Celtic hero Chris Sutton has challenged Kelechi Iheanacho to improve his movement as he continues to settle into life with the Scottish Champions. The ex-Man City and Leicester City star joined Celtic in the summer, coming in during a difficult time at the club owing to the poor transfer window.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 6

A front two of Maeda and Iheanacho could ignite Celtic’s season

Go on admit it, you can’t get that catchy Daizen Maeda tune out of your head after the Japanese striker’s last gasp goal earned us all three points on Sunday afternoon against an impressive Motherwell side.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 4

Celtic unlikely to receive explanation from UEFA for VAR shambles

Brendan Rodgers, Celtic supporters and the rest of world football were left flabbergasted when Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal against Braga was controversially

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / October 1

Kettlewell’s still boiling mad about Celtic’s penalty

Kilmarnock manager Stuart Kettlewell reveals that he sought clarification with officials abroad over Celtic’s penalty that was given at Rugby Park TWO

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / September 30

How Celtic’s Europa League opponents started their campaigns

Celtic began their Europa League journey this season with a 1-1 stalemate against Red Star Belgrade in the Serbian capital last Wednesday night but how did the Hoops’ seven other opponents get on last week?

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / September 29

'Looks like a good piece of business,' McGregor on Iheanacho impact

Callum McGregor has praised new Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho who despite arriving as a post deadline day free agent, is proving himself to be a top player with a big pedigree and one that Brendan Rodgers said on Friday, will end up being loved by the Celtic support.

Soccer News / HITC / September 25

Kelechi Iheanacho’s brilliant first touch wows McFadden in Celtic win

Kelechi Iheanacho hasn’t taken long to make his mark at Celtic. In just three appearances, he’s already chipped in with two goals and an assist. The match against Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League was another example of what he brings to the side.

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Soccer News / Celtic FC on SI / February 3

Sky Sports Reporter Confirms Celtic Decision on Deadline Day Bid

Celtic fans are hoping that the club are able to sign a striker on this deadline day. Moves for Kelechi Iheanacho and Mathias Kvistgaarden have seemingly gone nowhere but the hope is that the Hoops have a late ace up their sleeve.

Celtic Handed Major Blow in Kelechi Iheanacho Transfer Race

Celtic's winter transfer window has been far more chaotic than anyone would have anticipated coming into 2025. With Kyogo Furuhashi joining Ligue 1 side, Rennes, there’s a major gap left in the attack and the Hoops are scrambling to make a big move before the deadline.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 17, 2024

Nigeria star set to leave Sevilla as new signing eyed up

Sevilla have massively struggled in the striker department this season, with Isaac Romero and Kelechi Iheanacho having been very short of goals. Despite having only scored once in 14 appearances in La Liga, the former remains the undisputed starter for head coach Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 8, 2024

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Aston Villa believe they are signing goal machine for less than £10m

Aston Villa are reportedly confident in their ability to secure Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho for a bargain fee in the January transfer window.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2023

Jamie Vardy rescues a point for Leicester in relegation showdown

In warmups before its game at Leeds United on Tuesday. Leicester City players kicked speculative shots at the opponents' goal. Most of them missed, but when Jamie Vardy stepped up for his turn, the 36-year-old striker made every one.

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