BREAKING: Iheanacho Helps Celtic Win Scottish Premiership Title

The win ensured Celtic finished top of the table with 82 points, edging Hearts by just two points in one of the most closely contested title races in recent Scottish football history. The result confirmed the club’s 56th league championship and further extended their dominance in the Scottish top flight.

The match itself carried significant tension, with Hearts arriving in Glasgow knowing a positive result could hand them a long-awaited league crown. The visitors took a first-half lead through Michael Steinwender in the 38th minute, briefly placing them in control of the title race.

Celtic responded before the break after winning a penalty, which Arne Engels converted to bring the game level at 1-1. That goal shifted momentum back in favour of the home side as both teams headed into the interval with everything still to play for.

Iheanacho, who started on the bench, was introduced after half-time as Celtic manager Martin O’Neill looked to change the attacking dynamic of the game. The Super Eagles striker replaced Sebastian Tounekti and added physical presence and movement in the final third as Celtic pushed for control.

As the match progressed, Celtic increased pressure on the Hearts defence, searching for a breakthrough that would secure the title. Their persistence paid off late on when Daizen Maeda and Callum Osmand found the net to complete the comeback and seal a crucial victory.

Although Iheanacho did not score in the match, his involvement throughout the campaign proved valuable for Celtic. The Nigerian forward contributed important performances across the season, including goals and key appearances during the title run-in that helped maintain momentum during decisive weeks.

His inclusion in the squad that clinched the title adds another major honour to his career, marking his first Scottish Premiership triumph since joining the club. It also highlights his role as part of a squad that managed to recover from pressure situations and deliver when it mattered most.

Celtic’s victory not only secured another domestic crown but also reinforced their position at the top of Scottish football, continuing a period of sustained success built on consistency, squad depth, and decisive performances in key fixtures.