Ghanaian football icon Asamoah Gyan has thrown his weight behind Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, tipping the young talent for success in England following his stellar performances for Leicester City.
The gifted forward clinched his maiden career hat-trick, propelling the Foxes closer to Premier League promotion with a resounding 5-0 victory over Southampton at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night.
In a nod to Gyan’s legacy, Issahaku honored the Ghanaian legend by emulating his iconic dance celebration after securing his third goal of the match.
Responding to Issahaku’s homage, Gyan took to social media, posting: “Continue the legacy boy.”
While Gyan enjoyed a memorable yet brief stint in England, achieving cult hero status at Sunderland with ten goals in 34 Premier League appearances, Issahaku, currently on loan from Sporting Lisbon, has emerged as Leicester’s standout performer, tallying 18 goal contributions this season.
Tuesday’s hat-trick extended Issahaku’s goal tally to six in the Championship, accompanied by an impressive 12 assists to his name.
With Leicester City retaining the option to secure his services permanently at the end of the season, Issahaku’s remarkable form has sparked anticipation of a bright future in English football, endorsed by none other than Ghanaian legend Asamoah Gyan.
