Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is displeased after his first-ever appearance in the UEFA Champions League for Sporting CP ended in disappointment against Olympique Marseille on Wednesday evening.
Marseille secured a 2-0 victory to boost their chances of qualification over nine-man Sporting after Ricardo Esgaio and Pedro Goncalves were handed red-card on 19th and 60th minute of the game.
Issahaku climbed off the bench in the 22nd minute to replace Japanese international Hidemasa Morita at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
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Goals from Matteo Guendouzi and Alexis Sanchez ensured Marseille picked up the maximum points.
Issahaku has been struggling for regular playing time at Sporting CP since joining them from Ghanaian lower-tier side Steadfast FC in a transfer fee around the region of €1.20 million.
He has made only three league appearances, 22 minutes for Sporting CP this season so far.
Issahaku has been described by British news outlet, The Guardian as arguably the greatest African prospect of his generation and was named in the outlet's "Next Generation 2021.