Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku emerged as the hero for Leicester City, coming off the bench to score a sensational goal and secure their passage to the quarter-finals of the English FA Cup.
Issahaku’s remarkable strike came in extra time against Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, breaking the deadlock in a tense encounter that had remained goalless throughout normal time.
With just minutes remaining before the half-time whistle in extra time, the 19-year-old received the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a curling shot into the top corner, eluding the fingertips of Bournemouth’s goalkeeper Mark Travers.
This crucial goal sealed Leicester City’s progression to the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since their triumph in 2021, underlining their determination to excel in the competition.
Meanwhile, the defeat extends Bournemouth’s winless streak to six games across all competitions, as they shift their focus to securing Premier League survival.
In his debut season at Leicester City, Issahaku has been a revelation, contributing four goals and nine assists in 30 appearances across all competitions.
The Ghanaian winger, on loan from Sporting CP, is poised to make a permanent move to the Foxes in the upcoming summer transfer window, further solidifying his role in the team’s future ambitions.
