In a pivotal clash in the English Championship, Ghanaian prodigy Abdul Fatawu Issahaku showcased his brilliance, guiding Leicester City to a vital 2-1 victory against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
The encounter commenced with Wilfred Ndidi breaking the deadlock for Leicester in the 22nd minute, seizing on a rebound in the box to thunder the ball into the roof of the net.
Issahaku left an indelible mark on the match in the 65th minute, exhibiting his creative flair with a masterfully lofted cross into the box. Jamie Vardy rose to the occasion, meeting the delivery with a precision header to double Leicester’s advantage. Notably, Vardy’s goal followed his earlier missed penalty just before halftime.
Despite West Bromwich Albion narrowing the deficit in the 76th minute courtesy of Jed Wallace, Leicester resiliently held on to clinch the win.
The triumph propels Leicester City to the summit of the table with an impressive tally of 91 points from 43 games. Their next challenge looms against fourth-placed Southampton.
Issahaku, aged 20, has been a linchpin for Leicester City throughout the campaign, contributing 11 assists and notching three goals in 37 appearances in the Championship.
Despite his loan status from Sporting Lisbon, Issahaku has underscored his indispensability to the team with consistently stellar performances on the pitch.