Abdul Fatawu Issahaku Scores Winner for Leicester City, Pays Tribute to Asamoah Gyan: Video
- Abdul Fatawu Issahaku honoured Asamoah Gyan with a heartfelt tribute during Leicester City’s Championship clash against Charlton
- The ex-Dreams FC winger netted the decisive goal to hand the Foxes a hard-earned away victory
- His impressive displays at Leicester have since attracted attention from a top Saudi club eager to secure his signature
Ghanaian youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku delivered a moment of brilliance to end Leicester City’s winless run in the English Championship.
The 21-year-old struck the decisive goal as the Foxes edged Charlton in a tense clash that ended 1-0.
For a side reeling from consecutive defeats, Leicester desperately needed a lift, and Fatawu provided it at the perfect time.
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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku nets winner for Leicester City
The match started brightly, with the Foxes showing attacking intent but struggling to apply the final touch.
Charlton, sitting mid-table, defended with discipline and kept the visitors frustrated.
Everything changed three minutes after the restart. Boubakary Soumare spotted space on the right and slipped a neat pass to Fatawu.
With composure, the Ghanaian cut inside, shaped his body, and unleashed a curling strike that bent beautifully into the net, as noted by Sky Sports.
It was the kind of finish that separates good players from special ones. Leicester clung on to secure three precious points that lifted them to seventh on the log with six points from three matches.
Watch the video:
Fatawu Issahaku pays tribute to Asamoah Gyan
As stunning as the goal was, what followed added even more emotion to the evening.
Fatawu celebrated by paying homage to Ghana’s all-time top scorer, Asamoah Gyan.
Channeling Gyan’s famous “Baby Jet” dance, the winger broke into moves that instantly reminded fans of the Black Stars legend.
For many watching, it was a symbolic passing of the torch from one Ghanaian star to another.
The celebration, coupled with the quality of the strike, lit up social media. Fans poured out admiration for the youngster:
@nene_awatey summarised:
"He scored and did the 'Asamoah Gyan' on them. Star boy!"
@thomasowusu wrote:
"Baby Jet celebration."
@K2rah2 exclaimed:
"What a goal! 👏"
@n_mandelaaa gave a one-word praise for Issahaku:
"Baller."
@mehmet19033737 added:
"Everton reportedly wants to transfer this player, and the reason is becoming clear."
@tblazemusic1 summed up:
"He just needs to stay fit cause he is a proper player."
Leicester now turn their focus to Birmingham, who visit the King Power Stadium on August 29.
For Fatawu, who has appeared on Al-Hilal's transfer radar, this is another chance to show consistency and prove his growing importance to the Foxes.
Meanwhile, fellow Ghanaian Jordan Ayew, who was on fire in preseason, continues to chase his first goal of the season.
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Despite impressing in preseason, the Crystal Palace forward has gone four games without finding the net.
Against Charlton, he lasted the full 90 minutes but managed only a modest 6.3 rating, according to Flashscore.
Fatawu Issahaku scores brilliant solo goal in preseason
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Abdul Fatawu Issahaku marked his comeback from injury in style, shining in Leicester City’s 2-0 victory over Fiorentina in their final preseason friendly.
The Ghanaian winger produced a brilliant solo strike to seal the win, sparking an outpouring of praise on social media as fans lauded both his dazzling display and his wonder goal.
Source: YEN.com.gh
