Iheanacho’s late penalty hands Celtic victory over Kilmarnock

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Kelechi Iheanacho marked his Celtic debut in style with a stoppage-time penalty that sealed a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock in their Scottish Premiership clash at Rugby Park on Sunday.

The Nigerian forward, who signed for the Hoops on a free transfer earlier this month, replaced Daizen Maeda in the 70th minute.

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With the match level, he coolly converted a last-kick penalty awarded for handball after a VAR review, firing high into the net to seal all three points.

Maeda had earlier put Brendan Rodgers’ side ahead in the 55th minute with a header from Marcelo Saracchi’s cross. 

Kilmarnock, however, responded through David Watson, who nodded in from a corner.

The result keeps Celtic unbeaten this season, with Iheanacho making an instant impact as Rodgers’ men continue their title defence.

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