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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 / The Celtic Star / September 27

Team’s Up – Iheanacho starts with McCowan, Saracchi and Maeda

Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic team for this afternoon’s game against Hibs. The manager has made a number of changes from the team that drew away to Red Star in the Europa League.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / September 27

Predicted XI with Iheanacho, Engels and Forrest to start for Celtic

Celtic face Hibernian this afternoon as Brendan Rodgers’ side return to Paradise. The Scottish Champions face off against the visitors from Easter Rd. After the 1-1 draw against Red Star at Belgrade, it is expected that the Celtic manager will make a couple of changes to the squad given that there are still some injuries to contend with.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / September 27

Kelechi Iheanacho – 'He will score a lot of goals for Celtic,' Gary Lineker

The former England striker believes the ex-Leicester City attacker will thrive in Glasgow, describing the Nigerian as “one of our favourites at Leicester.” Iheanacho scored in Serbia for Celtic against Red Star Belgrade in Brendan Rodgers’ side’s first Europa League group stage game of the season on Wednesday evening.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / September 27

Celtic v Hibs – Debuts for Tounekti and Iheanacho, Hatate can’t be risked

Bring on the Hibees. We need to take our chances today, and with Sebastian Tounekti firing and Kelechi Iheanacho getting up to speed, we should be more

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / September 26

'Playing there tomorrow with the fans will be a great honour,' Kelechi Iheanacho

Kelechi Iheanacho spoke to The Celtic Star and other media outlets at this afternoon’s media conference at Lennoxtown ahead of the Hoops’ Scottish Premiership encounter against Hibernian at Celtic Park this weekend… Q: On life at Celtic — how would you sum it up?

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / September 25

Kelechi Iheanacho adds so much to the Celtic attack

It was fair to say that Kelechi Iheanacho wasn’t exactly welcomed with open arms when he arrived as a free agent after the debacle of a transfer window, but surely even his biggest critics will now be busy gulping down spoonfuls of humble pie?

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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.

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 19

Sevilla offer €3m for Brazilian striker as interest confirmed by manager

Due to their lack of goals so far this season, Sevilla are looking to sign a new striker during the upcoming winter transfer window. Isaac Romero and Kelechi Iheanacho have combined for only one La Liga goal, which makes a new addition somewhat necessary for head coach Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 17

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 / Football Espana / November 20, 2024

Sevilla considering January approach for former Barcelona striker

Sevilla have struggled to score goals in the early stages of the 2024-25 season. Their strikers have especially been off the boil, with neither Isaac Romero nor Kelechi Iheanacho having got off the mark in La Liga.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / February 8, 2024

How Nigeria, Cote D'Ivoire made Africa Cup of Nations final

The Africa Cup of Nations — one of the wildest, toughest and most competitive soccer tournaments on the planet — is coming to an end this weekend.

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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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