Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has showered praise on Kelechi Iheanacho following his debut for the club on Sunday, September 14.

Iheanacho scored the winning goal as Celtic secured a crucial 2-1 victory away at Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

The 28-year-old stepped up to convert from the penalty spot deep into stoppage time, giving Celtic the maximum three points.

In a post-match reaction, Rodgers, who previously worked with Iheanacho at Leicester City, disclosed that the goal reminded him of the striker’s winner against Manchester City in the Community Shield.

“I’m delighted for Kels (Kelechi Iheanacho) because he’s a player who really feeds off confidence and the love of coaches and supporters, and that goal will be very important for him,” Rodgers told the club’s official website.

“The last penalty I remember him scoring for me was at Wembley when we beat Manchester City in the Community Shield final.

“He showed great composure to score that day, and he scored again today, so I’m really pleased for him.”

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