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Fraser Wilson

Uche Ikpeazu proves his brute strength in brilliant Hearts celebration clip

Wycombe Wanderers powerhouse Adebayo Akinfenwa is famed down south for his 'Beast Mode' celebrations which even include BENCHPRESSING his team-mates.

But Scottish football might just have found a contender to the 16-stone musclebound striker.

Step forward Hearts hero Uche Ikpeazu .

The 6ft 3in Englishman is coming off the back of a brilliant week with the Jambos after, first, netting the equaliser to set up the tumultuous derby victory over Hibs on Sunday.

On Wednesday night he played his part as Hearts booked a Betfred Cup semi-final spot thanks to a penalty shootout victory over Aberdeen at Tynecastle.

Cue wild celebrations. The moment Aidan Keena's deciding penalty hit the net the Jambos went tonto. And no more so than Ikpeazu.

The striker can be seen making a beeline for his team mates all the while carrying Michael Smith on is back without even breaking stride.

The clip has gone viral on social media and won Ikpeazu hero-like status.

@EddieNisbet said on Twitter: "Even more incredible given that Uche had run himself into the ground by the end of extra time. Guy’s a madman."

And @Rxss74V6 added: "This warms my heart. Like a da and his unnaturally large man child."

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