Celtic legend backs Iheanacho for title push

Former striker Cillian Sheridan has backed Kelechi Iheanacho to play a decisive role in Celtic’s Scottish Premiership title pursuit, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Iheanacho, who had an encouraging start in Scotland, faced disruptions due to injury and the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. He recently scored the winning goal in Celtic’s 2-1 victory over Dundee FC. Speaking on the BBC Scottish Football Podcast, Sheridan highlighted Iheanacho’s composure and confidence in front of goal as vital for Celtic in closing the gap at the top of the table. He noted that Iheanacho’s ability to convert chances and remain calm in decisive moments sets him apart in a tight title race involving rivals Rangers and Heart of Midlothian. Sheridan stated, “I think if Iheanacho can be fit and stay in the team, I think he could be a big difference. He seems to be the one that will take chances and convert them and just looks a little bit calmer in front of goal.” He added that Iheanacho’s confidence will be crucial for Celtic, Hearts, and Rangers. Sheridan also pointed to a shift in momentum towards Celtic, who are only three points behind the summit. He argued that this gap would typically signify a strong title challenge. He emphasized the unpredictable nature of the title race, noting that the situation could change rapidly with each round of fixtures. Iheanacho aims to maintain his resurgence as Celtic seeks to defend their league crown.