Celtic will face Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Cup final after a thrilling semi-final victory over St Mirren. The Hoops initially took a 2-0 lead through goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston but were forced into extra time after Mikael Mandron scored twice for St Mirren, including a dramatic equalizer in the 91st minute. However, Celtic regained control in extra time, with Kelechi Iheanacho scoring a brace and Luke McCowan and Benjamin Nygren adding to the tally, securing a 6-2 win. The final, scheduled for May 23, will be an emotional encounter between Celtic manager Martin O'Neill and his former captain, Neil Lennon, now at the helm of Dunfermline Athletic.
Lennon expressed his excitement and honor at facing his former manager, with whom he shares a long and storied history, both personally and professionally.