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£5million Celtic flop FINALLY scores for first time in over a YEAR as he gets one over ex-Rangers boss

A £5MILLION Celtic man has FINALLY scored for the first time in over a YEAR. The Hoops shelled out big money to land the attacker in August last year - but the move didn't work out as planned for all…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 6:34 AM
£5million Celtic flop FINALLY scores for first time in over a YEAR as he gets one over ex-Rangers boss
Key Things to Know
  • Michel-Ange Balikwisha scored his first goal in over a year during KAA Gent's victory against Michael Beale's Zulte Waregem.
  • The 25-year-old forward is currently on a season-long loan at Gent from Celtic with an option to buy.
  • Balikwisha previously failed to score in 14 appearances for Celtic after signing for £5 million under Brendan Rodgers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic loanee Michel-Ange Balikwisha scored his first goal in over a year to secure a victory for KAA Gent against Michael Beale's Zulte Waregem. The 25-year-old attacker headed home an added-time goal in his sixth appearance for the Belgian side, sealing the win and keeping Gent unbeaten at the top of Belgium's top flight.

Balikwisha joined Celtic for £5 million under former manager Brendan Rodgers in August of the previous year but failed to score in 14 appearances. He is currently on a season-long loan at Gent, which includes an option to make the transfer permanent.

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