Celtic’s new signing Junior Adamu has described the emotion of netting his first goal for the club as an “amazing” moment in his career…
The Austrian forward looked set for a disappointing first appearance, with the Hoops staring down the barrel of a shock Scottish Cup exit to Dundee at Celtic Park.
But in a late twist, the Freiburg loanee flicked in from a Sebastian Tounekti low cross deep into injury time, before Tounekti himself went on to secure the decisive goal shortly after extra time began to book Celtic’s place in the quarter-final.
“For me, it’s amazing feeling. I’m very happy to help the team.” 🗣️
Sebastian Tounekti and Junior Adamu speak after scoring in @CelticFC‘s 2-1 win over Dundee 🍀#ScottishCup pic.twitter.com/fbnChU2cDq
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) February 7, 2026
The 24 year-old said via Celtic’s official website: “It felt amazing to help the team qualify for the next round. We keep going. I came here to improve myself, help the team, and win the title.”
“My mentality is to never give up. I come in and try to give my best. I saw the ball and tried to position myself. I saw the ball coming, tried to keep my body steady, and used my left leg. I have scored many goals, but this is one of the most important.”
Still settling into life in Scotland after his Deadline Day transfer, the former Red Bull Salzburg youngster was handed a crucial responsibility when introduced for Tomas Cvancara – to try and help rescue Celtic’s Scottish Cup hopes.
Adamu revealed what interim boss Martin O’Neill told him just before he came on for Cvancara.
“He said I should be ready,” he said. “My teammates told me the same. I was ready, and when I came in, I gave my best. I used the opportunity, and I am happy it went in.”
A tribute to The King of Kings? 👑🇸🇪
If you’re going to be brave enough to break out Henrik Larsson’s signature celebration at Celtic Park, it helps to have scored a backheel to equalise in stoppage time like Junior Adamu did tonight! 🍀😂 pic.twitter.com/T4u7hzdZLV
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) February 7, 2026
🔄 Came off the bench at 70′
🅰️ Assisted the equaliser at 90+7′
⚽ Scored the winner at 92′Sebastian Tounekti with a performance to remember for Celtic against Dundee 👏#ScottishCup pic.twitter.com/00lt1wZXzg
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) February 7, 2026
Celtic will now face a trip to Ibrox on the weekend of 7/8 March in the Scottish Cup quarter-final following their victory over Dundee at the weekend. A gruelling schedule awaits Martin O’Neill’s men with two trips to Ibrox, as well visits to Stuttgart and Pittodrie all sandwiched into a 10 day period at the end of February, beginning of March.
Conor Spence
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