Fatawu Issahaku Scores Hatrick Against Southampton, Pays Tribute To Gyan

Fatawu Issahaku Scores Hatrick Against Southampton, Pays Tribute To Gyan

  • Fatawu Issahaku scored a hattrick against Southampton on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in the EFL Championship as Leicester won five nill
  • The Ghanaian international, who's on loan at Leicester, did Asamoah Gyan's iconic celebration in front of the Southampton supporters
  • The forward has had a great season at Leicester, and many Ghanaians are happy to see him flourish, hoping Leicester will sign him permanently
  • Fifi Anaman praised Fatawu Issahaku's season, calling him the man of the moment after his hattrick

Ghanaian international Fatawu Issahaku scored a hattrick in the EFL Championship, propelling Leicester City to a dominant 5-0 victory over Southampton on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The forward, on loan from Sporting CP, showed his exceptional talent, leaving the Southampton defence in disarray with an iconic performance.

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Fatawu Issahaku after scoring hattrick Photo Source: Getty Images
Source: Getty Images

After scoring the third goal, Issahaku cheekily celebrated with Asamoah Gyan's iconic Baby Jet dance in front of the Southampton supporters, paying tribute to the Black Stars legend.

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The 20-year-old's season at Leicester has been remarkable. The Ghanaian star has scored six goals for his club in the league.

The winger's hat trick has made many Ghanaians happy, as they are excited to see him play well for his club. There have been calls for Leicester to secure Issahaku's signature on a permanent deal as a reward for his contribution to their season.

Fifi Anaman praises Fatawu Issahaku

Sports journalist Fifi Anaman, while speaking with YEN.com.gh, shared his thoughts on Fatawus Issahaku's season and expressed happiness at the Ghanaian international's performance for his club. He said:

He is having a fantastic season, showing the footballing world what he is made of. He is definitely an asset for Leicester City right now, and I'm sure they will sign him on a permanent deal. If that happens and Leicester get promoted to the Premier League he will have the opportunity to prove himself on an even bigger stage.

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Issahaku impresses fans

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

JUNE2TWO commented:

And to do that dance against Gyan’s former team.. football forever

C.K Taylor reacted:

The left footed players from Ghana are deadly Fatawu Power and composure

Football giants wrote:

How do Ghanaians produce such powerful left footed players, what’s the secret?

Papilo said:

Premier League teams are not ready for this team next season❤️

I_amAmingo commented:

No shades but proper ballers di3r zongo ohh

Issahaku and teammate

In another story, a video of a Fatawu Issahaku and Kelechi Iheanacho in a playful mood has gone viral on social media.

This comes after the Ghanaian player tried to get Kelechi Iheanacho to show interest in his video.

Many people thronged the comment section of the video and laughed at Kelechi Iheanacho's reaction.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.