Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers, expressed his satisfaction with Kelechi Iheanacho’s impact as the Nigerian international helped secure a 2-1 win over Kilmarnock.
Iheanacho, who joined Celtic at the close of the transfer window, made his debut at Rugby Park, coming on in the final 20 minutes. He calmly converted the decisive penalty almost at the very end of the match.
Rodgers on Iheanacho
Reflecting on Iheanacho’s performance, Rodgers highlighted the importance of the goal for the striker, who struggled during his time at Sevilla last season.
” I’m delighted for Kels (Kelechi Iheanacho) because he’s a player who really feeds off confidence and love of coaches and supporters, and that goal will be very important for him,” Rodgers told the club’s official website.
“The last penalty I remember him scoring for me was at Wembley when we beat Manchester City in the Community Shield final.
“He showed great composure to score that day, and he scored again today, so I’m really pleased for him.”
