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Benjamin Nygren scores winning goal in Celtic's opener against Dundee

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Benjamin Nygren scores winning goal in Celtic's opener against Dundee

Summary

Benjamin Nygren scored the decisive goal in Celtic's opening league match against Dundee on August 7, 2026. Following his recent involvement with Sweden at the World Cup, Nygren quickly adapted to the team's strategies and aims to maintain strong performances this season. As Celtic prepares to face Kilmarnock on August 13, Nygren reflected on last season's character-building matches and the team's mentality. He emphasized the importance of scoring early to secure victories and expressed optimism regarding the new grass pitch at Rugby Park.

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•Nygren scored the winning goal against Dundee.
•Celtic's next match is on August 13 against Kilmarnock.
•Nygren highlighted the need for an early lead in games.
•Celtic moved to a grass pitch at Rugby Park.

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Benjamin Nygren has made an immediate impact at the beginning of the new campaign, scoring the winning goal in Celtic’s opening league fixture against Dundee.After a short turnaround following his s...
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