Ghana forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku scores a ‘wonder’ goal to secure FA Cup victory for Leicester City

Published on: 27 February 2024
Ghana forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku scores a ‘wonder’ goal to secure FA Cup victory for Leicester City
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku

Ghana international, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku was the hero for Leicester City on Tuesday night when the team defeated AFC Bournemouth 1-0 in the English FA Cup.

The talented attacker missed out on a starting role for the game today but was introduced in the second half.

He was brought on as a substitute to replace veteran player Marc Albrighton in the 64th minute.

After coming on, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku added new energy to the attack of his team as the side chased a win in the Cup competition.

In the tough contest that ensued in the 90 minutes, neither side could find the back of the net and had to play extra time.

In the 105th minute, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku pulled a rabbit out of a hat as his curling effort from the edge of the AFC Bournemouth area struck gold to give Leicester City the lead.

The wonder goal at the end of extra time separated the two teams to send Leicester City to the Round 8 stage of the FA Cup.

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