{"id":179166,"date":"2025-09-16T21:26:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T20:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/spl-im-ready-to-go-at-celtic-iheanacho"},"modified":"2025-09-16T22:27:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T21:27:46","slug":"spl-im-ready-to-go-at-celtic-iheanacho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/sport\/spl-im-ready-to-go-at-celtic-iheanacho","title":{"rendered":"SPL: I\u2019m ready to go at Celtic \u2013 Iheanacho"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Kelechi Iheanacho says he is ready to shine at Celtic after his troubled stint with Spanish side Sevilla.<\/p>\n<p>Iheanacho failed to register a goal in nine league appearances for the Rojiblancos in the first half of last season before he was loaned to Middlesbrough.<\/p>\n<p>The striker netted once in 15 outings for Sky Bet Championship side, Middlesbrough.<\/p>\n<p>Iheanacho linked up with Scottish Premiership champions, Celtic, on a free transfer after his contract was terminated by Sevilla.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old scored on his debut against Kilmarnock on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The striker claimed he is in a good shape, and ready to go for the season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you really watch the game, you can see I\u2019m making runs to get the ball. 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