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Celtic Double Heroes Set for Emotional Glasgow Derby Return

Daizen Maeda will not be the only familiar face returning to Celtic Park for today’s clash with Rangers. Kelechi Iheanacho and Arne Engels are reportedly on their way to Glasgow to watch the Premiership meeting, adding another layer to what…

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Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 9:25 AM

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Kelechi Iheanacho and Arne Engels are reportedly returning to Celtic Park to watch the Glasgow derby.
Maeda will appear on the pitch before kick-off to bid farewell to Celtic supporters following his move to Ipswich Town.
Arne Engels completed a permanent £22 million transfer to West Ham during the summer window.

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Former Celtic players Kelechi Iheanacho and Arne Engels are reportedly returning to Celtic Park to watch the Glasgow derby. They will join former teammate Maeda, who is scheduled to appear on the pitch ten minutes before kick-off to thank supporters following his summer transfer to Ipswich Town.

Engels completed a £22 million permanent transfer to West Ham during the summer, while Iheanacho joined Bursaspor on a free transfer. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill's side currently leads Rangers by five points at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.

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