Nigeria international Efe Ambrose celebrated the birth of his daughter in style by scoring his first goal of the season as champions of Scotland Glasgow Celtic defeated Motherwell 5 - 0 at Fir Park on Friday.

The 25 - year - old was on the score-sheet in the 54th minute, his first goal in the championship since February.

“I dedicate this goal to my new born child, given birth to shortly before the game.

“I was motivated to go forward in search of a goal to dedicate to her.

“I also want to thank my wife. She is the inspiration behind the rise in my career,” Efe Ambrose told allnigeriasoccer.com.

Efe Ambrose has suited up 14 times for Celtic in the Premier League.