What Everton legend Victor Anichebe said about Iheanacho will catch Celtic fans’ attention

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It is one thing to score the winning goal for Celtic against Hibs, it is another when an Everton legend calls it exactly what it is.

Celtic secured a crucial win over Hibs in a match that demanded patience and another decisive moment. It was not comfortable, and it was never fully under control, but Kelechi Iheanacho produced the goods to score the winner in the closing stages of the game.

Those are the games that expose who can actually cope with the demands of this tough title run. This time for Celtic, the answer was clear.

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Victor Anichebe’s ‘difference maker’ Celtic verdict carries weight

The reaction to Iheanacho’s Instagram post cut through quickly, but one response stood above the rest.

Victor Anichebe, an Everton legend, calling him a ‘difference maker’ is not throwaway praise. It comes from someone who understands exactly what it takes to impact games at that level.

Iheanacho did not drift through the game, he delivered the decisive goal that won it after coming off the Celtic bench once again at such a critical phase in the game.

Even the wider interaction in the thread, including replies in the comments, reinforces that this was recognised beyond the immediate Celtic support and even Daizen Maeda who blew Iheanacho a kiss!

This is now a clear role within the team. When the game tightens and control is limited, Celtic turn to a player who can decide it in one moment.

Anichebe’s comment does not exaggerate anything. Iheanacho is not just contributing, he is making the difference to Celtic’s title defence.

Celtic needed a match-winner and Iheanacho delivered again

Celtic laboured for long periods despite Hibs being down to 10 men, and the game refused to settle. Even after taking the lead, the game turned with a controversial Hibs equaliser as Celtic toiled.

That response came from Kelechi Iheanacho, who scored Celtic’s winning goal to secure a crucial win over Hibs.

Celtic needed a player to step in and finish it, and that is exactly what happened as Iheanacho scored in yet another crucial game in this three-way title battle.