Fatawu Issahaku Spotted in Jubilant Mood Despite Injury as Leicester Defeat West Ham

Fatawu Issahaku Spotted in Jubilant Mood Despite Injury as Leicester Defeat West Ham

  • Fatawu Issahaku was all smiles as he joined his Leicester City teammates in celebrating their 3-1 victory over West Ham United
  • The Ghanaian winger, on crutches, was spotted heading into the dressing room alongside his teammates, radiating joy and team spirit after the crucial win
  • Leicester’s victory, led by goals from Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss, and Patson Daka, marked a dream start for new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy

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Leicester City celebrated a vital 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Tuesday, marking a dream debut for new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Jamie Vardy, Bilal El Khannouss, and Patson Daka were on target for the Foxes, securing three crucial points that lifted them to 15th in the Premier League standings, four points clear of the relegation zone.

West Ham’s Niclas Füllkrug scored a late consolation goal, his first for the Hammers, but it did little to dampen the jubilant mood at the King Power Stadium.

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Fatawu Issahaku Spotted in Jubilant Mood Despite Injury as Leicester Defeat West Ham
Fatawu Issahaku was all smiles as he joined his Leicester City teammates in celebrating their 3-1 victory over West Ham United. Photos: Plumb Images/West Ham United.
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With this win, Leicester sits just two points behind 14th-placed West Ham, leaving manager Julen Lopetegui under mounting pressure, per Daily Mail.

Injured Issahaku celebrates Leicester win

Despite being sidelined with a knee injury, Ghanaian winger Fatawu Issahaku was seen in high spirits after the match.

As the Leicester players made their way to the dressing room, Issahaku, on crutches, joined his teammates in the tunnel, beaming with joy.

The 20-year-old’s infectious enthusiasm was evident as he celebrated alongside his teammates, showcasing his unwavering team spirit despite his personal setback.

Issahaku's momentum halted by injury

Issahaku was finding his stride, starting the last three Premier League games and showing remarkable progress.

The Ghanaian winger's season took a turn following his standout performance in Leicester's thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Southampton, where he displayed immense potential.

His efforts earned him a spot in the EPL Team of the Week, as highlighted by Modern Ghana.

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Issahaku's exceptional showing against Manchester United further cemented his growing reputation, as he climbed to the top of the dribbles chart.

Unfortunately, his rising momentum has been interrupted by an untimely injury, putting his season on pause just as he was becoming a key figure for the Foxes.

Fatawu Issahaku undergoes successful surgery

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Issahaku had successfully undergone surgery following the injury he sustained while representing the Black Stars.

The Leicester City forward was forced off during Ghana's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola after suffering a serious knock.

Subsequent reports confirmed the 20-year-old had sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, ruling him out for an extended period.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Isaac Darko (Sports Editor) Isaac Darko is a Sports Editor at Yen, boasting over 10 years of experience in the media industry. He has produced award-winning TV shows such as "Football 360" and "Sports XTRA" on ViaSat 1/Kwese TV. Isaac began his career as an Assistant Producer at TV3 Ghana Limited (Media General) and also contributed as a Writer and Weekend Editor for Pulse Ghana. He earned his bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (now University of Media, Arts and Communication). Email: isaac.darko@sportsbrief.com.