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Vakoun Bayo: Ivorian striker excited after scoring first Celtic goals

Vakoun Bayo was delighted after scoring his first goals for Celtic in their 3-1 victory over Hearts in a Scottish Premiership game on Sunday.

The 22-year-old striker was handed his first start by manager Neil Lennon since joining the Bhoys in January from Dunajska Streda.

The Ivory Coast international delivered a man-of-the-match performance in the encounter, scoring twice at Celtic Park to end a seven-game drought.

“I haven’t started since I came so I’m really happy, and happy with the team performances as well,” Bayo told the club website.

“I touched the ball for the first goal.