Kelechi Iheanacho returns as Celtic travel for Europa League clash against Feyenoord

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Kelechi Iheanacho has travelled with the Celtic squad ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Europa League fixture against Feyenoord, signaling his return from injury.

The Nigeria international trained with his teammates on Wednesday for the first time since sustaining a hamstring injury in last month’s clash with Sturm Graz. The setback had sidelined the 29-year-old for six consecutive matches across all competitions.

Iheanacho is now in line to make his first appearance under interim head coach Martin O’Neill, who took charge during the striker’s spell on the sidelines.

The forward joined Celtic on a free transfer in late September and has made an immediate impact. The versatile attacker has scored three goals in eight appearances for the Scottish Premiership champions.

His return provides a timely boost for Celtic as they look to strengthen their campaign in Europe.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

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