Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku produced a moment of sheer brilliance as Leicester City defeated Ipswich Town 3-1 on Saturday, reaffirming his rising influence in the Championship.

The Goal That Stole the Show

Issahaku struck from inside his own half, unleashing a spectacular effort from nearly 65 metres. The audacious strike left Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton stranded, sending the King Power Stadium into raptures. His goal doubled Leicester’s lead just before halftime, overshadowing an earlier long-range opener from Bobby De Cordova-Reid.

The Ghanaian winger expressed his delight after the match:

“Amazing, I feel so good about scoring that goal. I’ve been trying to get it, and I was so happy it went in, and I just feel happy. I hope [for] more goals and more wins so that we can get to where we want to be.”

Match Recap


  • Bobby De Cordova-Reid opened the scoring with a 30-yard strike.

  • Issahaku’s wonder goal made it 2-0 before the break.

  • Jordan Ayew added Leicester’s third early in the second half.

  • Jens Cajuste pulled one back for Ipswich, but the Foxes held firm.
Season Impact

  • The victory lifts Leicester to eighth place, just three points off the play-off positions.

  • Issahaku has now registered 10 goal contributions this season: 4 goals and 6 assists in all competitions.

  • His creativity and flair have made him one of Leicester’s standout performers in their push for promotion.

Issahaku’s strike will be remembered as one of the highlights of the season, a statement of his confidence and growing maturity. For Leicester, his form could prove decisive in their bid to return to the Premier League.