Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Scores Screamer in Leicester’s 2:0 Victory Over Birmingham
- Fatawu Issahaku opened the scoring just eight minutes into the clash, firing Leicester City into an early lead and giving the Foxes the momentum at the King Power Stadium
- The Ghanaian winger showed great composure as he connected with a precise pass from youngster Louis Page before finishing clinically to put his side ahead
- His early strike set the stage for Leicester’s dominance throughout the game, which was later sealed by Ricardo Pereira’s late goal in the 2-0 victory over Birmingham
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Ghanaian forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku found the net on Friday night to help Leicester City claim a 2-0 win over Birmingham in the English Championship.
The lively winger was named in the starting lineup for the Foxes in their Week 4 clash of the new campaign at the King Power Stadium..
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Fatawu Issahaku wasted no time making an impact, striking just eight minutes into the match after being teed up by youngster Louis Page to hand Leicester City the advantage.
The Foxes controlled the tempo in a lively contest and went into the break ahead.
The visitors almost pulled themselves back in impressive fashion after the break, but Kyogo Furuhashi's volley sailed over the crossbar after Leicester failed to clear a corner.
But Ricardo Pereira wrapped up three points for Leicester in the closing stages as he guided home Jeremy Monga's pinpoint cross.
Watch Fatawu's wondergoal below:
Fatawu Issahaku, who has now found the net in back-to-back Championship matches, featured for 87 minutes before being substituted for Wout Faes as a precaution due to injury concerns.
His decisive influence in Leicester’s win earned him the accolade of Player of the Match.
Issahaku now has two goals after making four appearances in the 2025/26 Championship campaign.
Injury scare for Fatawu Issahaku
Fatawu Issahaku lit up the King Power Stadium with another fine performance on Friday night, but the evening ended on a worrying note for Leicester City fans.
The 21-year-old Ghanaian winger, who missed a significant part of last season through injury, limped off late in the game and was replaced by Wout Faes.
His visible discomfort immediately raised concerns for both club and country, especially with Leicester counting on his form to drive their promotion campaign and Ghana preparing for important international fixtures.
Ghanaian broadcast journalist Joel Acheampong has expressed his delight at seeing Abdul Fatawu Issahaku return to form, hoping his resurgence continues.
“Fatawu is finally showing the quality we all know he has,” Acheampong told YEN.com.gh.
"It’s great to see him back on track, especially after everything he’s been through.”
He also recalled how the winger was on the verge of joining Chelsea before his career was derailed by a serious ACL injury.
“At one point, he was very close to signing for Chelsea,” Acheampong revealed. “But that injury changed everything. I’m just glad he’s bounced back stronger.”
Fatawu Issahaku pays tribute to Asamoah Gyan
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh highlighted how Abdul Fatawu Issahaku paid a touching tribute to Asamoah Gyan during Leicester City’s Championship encounter with Charlton.
The former Dreams FC winger struck the match-winner, sealing a crucial away triumph for the Foxes.
Source: YEN.com.gh
