Nigeria-Eligible Winger Makes Senior Debut For Celtic Three Years After Leaving Arsenal

Published: January 12, 2021

Nigeria-eligible youngster Armstrong Okoflex made his debut for Scottish Premiership giants Glasgow Celtic as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Hibernian on Monday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Celtic were faced with a coronavirus crisis before the match at Celtic Park with several first team players self-isolating upon their return from a mid-season training camp in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

As many as thirteen first team players were unavailable for the fixture vs Hibernian, so stand-in manager Gavin Strachan in the absence of Neil Lennon and John Kennedy promoted from within.

Wearing the number 48 on the back of his jersey, Okoflex came off the bench to replace Cameron Harper in the 61st minute for his professional debut.

The 18-year-old joined Celtic in the summer of 2018 after turning down a scholarship offered to him by Arsenal.

His first ever squad involvement before the match against Hibernian was against Kilmarnock on February 17, 2019 and he was also a non-playing substitute vs Heart of Midlothian three months later.

Okoflex's contract with Celtic runs out in June 2021 and he has attracted interest from Premier League side Crystal Palace.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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