Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose, has extended his contract for another four years with his Scottish Club, Celtic.

CEOAFRICA sports desk gathered that the 24-year-old defender, who joined the Scottish Champions in August 2012 from Ashdod in Israel, will remain at the club till 2017.

Speaking about the development, Celtic coach Neil Lennon expressed delight that Efe Ambrose will remain in the club for more seasons to come.

"He's already an important player for us. Efe has been fantastic and he's low maintenance in terms of injuries.

"He's got terrific pace, terrific athleticism and he's improving.

"He gives us an extra dimension in the way we play.

"When teams are camped in, he's not afraid to bring the ball out from the back and take a risk now and again.

"I don't want to discourage that because he's becoming consistently good at it."

Ambrose has scored once this season, in the Champions League qualifier at home to Cliftonville, and is enjoying his time in Scotland.

"Celtic is a massive club, one of the biggest in Europe, and the history behind the club is great.

"I still believe I have a long way to go. But this deal shows how committed to the club I am.

"I feel at home here, my family is settled and that is important to me," said the African Cup of Nations winner with the Super Eagles in South Africa 2013.