What Nigerian football fans are saying about Kelechi Iheanacho’s stunning start at Celtic

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Kelechi Iheanacho joined Celtic at a time of much tension between fans and club.

A disappointing transfer window had left manager Brendan Rodgers feeling ’empty’, with several top targets not being signed.

Following his release from Sevilla, Iheanacho became Celtic’s only option, with no striking reinforcements incoming prior to the closure of the transfer window.

He may not have been the Hoops’ first choice, but he has made some start. In three appearances, he has been involved in goals in every game.

And after marking his European debut for the club with a goal, there was plenty of support coming from his homeland.

‘He’s so back…’ Nigeria fans react to Kelechi Iheanacho’s Celtic start

The 28-year-old endured a difficult 2024-25 season, struggling in a poor Sevilla team before being shipped on loan to Middlesbrough.

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Reuniting with Rodgers could be giving him the home he needs – and on X, fans of the Super Eagles are loving to see it.

@DanielUzama03 said: “He’s so back. I’m super happy for him.

@AOnung said: “Super Eagles of Glasgow striker”.

Another added: “Man is in hot form…”

@marvis_blaqman said: “I’m glad he’s finding his form again.”

@IDTweets__ noted the Hoops supporters’ reactions when Iheanacho was signed, saying: “lol, I remember Celtic fans didn’t want him on their team.”

Nigeria will he hoping that he can carry his form into this winter’s Africa Cup of Nations… but that could inadvertently be bad news for the Hoops.

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Iheanacho has 58 caps for Nigeria, but faces intense competition for a spot in the Super Eagles’ line-up.

It’s fair to say that the national side is blessed with striker options. Superstar striker Victor Osimhen stands out as the main man, with Victor Boniface, Terem Moffi and Tolu Arokadare all earning big-money moves to Europe’s top leagues.

He also faces competition from two former Rangers men in Cyriel Dessers and Umar Sadiq. No words needed on those two.

But the least that Iheanacho can do is continue his impressive form – and regardless of whether it gets him in the international picture, it’s exactly what Celtic need.