Kelechi Iheanacho makes case to Eric Chelle with strike for Celtic in five-goal thriller

Kelechi Iheanacho was left out from Nigeria's squad for their upcoming games against Lesotho and Benin…

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho scored the opener for Celtic in their 3-2 victory over Motherwell at Celtic Park, Soccernet.ng reports.

Iheanacho returned to the starting lineup for Celtic when they played hosts to Motherwell on Sunday.

The Super Eagles striker had a fine start to life in Glasgow, with two goals and one assist in his first three games. But he failed to score in his previous two.

However, he ended that run against Motherwell. Celtic won a penalty in the 27th minute, and Iheanacho took responsibility for it. He proved his quality once more, sending the ball to the bottom-right corner to make it 1-0.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s goal for Celtic today. pic.twitter.com/umguFSZHR9

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However, the Scottish champions were pegged back just 10 minutes later, courtesy of a strike from Apostolos Stamatelopoulos. His goal ensured that the first half ended 1-1.

In the second half, the Australian, Stamatelopoulos, scored the second for Motherwell from the spot, to make it 2-1 to the Scottish champions.

But Celtic came roaring back with goals from Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda, to seal a 3-2 win.

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Iheanacho, was taken out of the game in the 71st minute. Aside from his goal, he registered 22 touches, three key passes, and two big chances created.

Kelechi Iheanacho Proving Point To Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle

Following his goal against Motherwell, heanacho has now registered three goals and one assist in six games for Celtic since joining the club last month.

Unfortunately for him, he was left out of the Super Eagles squad for their upcoming World Cup Qualifiers games against Lesotho and Benin.

But with his recent upturn in form, the Super Eagles handlers, including coach Eric Chelle, will surely be keeping tabs.

Iheanacho will be hoping to return to the squad soon and become an important player for Nigeria again.