Celtic Signs Free Agent Iheanacho On One-Year Deal

Celtic have confirmed the signing of free agent Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year deal. The Hoops were scrambling for a striker as the summer transfer window closed on Monday night, with Adam Idah sealing a move to Swansea City. Fans shared their frustration at a lack of incomings at Parkhead, with Tunisian winger Sebastian Tounekti the only recruit through the door on the final day. Iheanacho, who played under Brendan Rodgers at Leicester City, negotiated his release from Sevilla on Monday and became a free agent. Celtic confirmed the 28-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the option of a further year. Rodgers told the club’s website: “I know Kelechi so well and what he can bring to the team. He is such a talented player, with great ability, athleticism and work-rate. “I am sure he will love being at Celtic and I believe our fans will love what he brings. “He has great experience and he is right in his peak years so he can be a great signing for us. I am sure he will make a big contribution to the team.”

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Another Nigerian star joins Galatasaray

Super Falcons’ defender Oluwatosin Blessing Demehin has signed a one-year contract with Turkish Super League club Galatasaray. The new signed on makes it the second Nigerian on the bills of Galatasaray after Victor Osimhen’s loan move in August.  “Grateful beyond measures.  “A new chapter has begin,” wrote on her X handle on Monday.  In a similar vein, Galatasaray Niaja fans page also wrote; “Naija we don sign another one oooo! una no go show am love!” Demehin competed in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup and was also included in the 23-player Nigerian squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She had previously played for Rivers Angels and Stade de Reims of France. 

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