Kelechi Iheanacho shone brightly for Celtic F.C. as they secured a spot in the Scottish Cup final with a commanding 6–2 victory over St. Mirren F.C. The match, played on Sunday, saw Iheanacho score twice during extra time to help his team clinch the win.
Celtic initially took control of the game, with Daizen Maeda scoring just seconds after kickoff and Anthony Ralston doubling the lead before halftime. However, St. Mirren mounted a spirited comeback in the second half, with Mikaël Mandron netting two goals to level the score at 2–2 and push the game into extra time.
Introduced late in regular time, Iheanacho made an immediate impact by regaining the lead for Celtic in the 96th minute. He struck again shortly after, contributing to a total of four goals for Celtic in the extra period, ultimately sealing a remarkable victory.
The Nigerian striker now has six goals this season, playing a pivotal role in leading Celtic to their fourth consecutive Scottish Cup final.