Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has responded to criticism he has faced while playing for the Ghana national team.

The Leicester City star has been the target of some fans who claim he is selected due to his affiliation with Ghana Football Association president, Kurt Okraku.

In an interview with South Africa's Soccer Laduma, the 19-year-old clarified that expectations remain the same for all players wearing the Ghana national team jersey, regardless of their age.

“This criticism doesn't really get to me because I am just a young boy coming up and I feel there will be more opportunities with the national team to come,” he said.

“It's the national team, it's not like at club level even if you are five years old, they will expect more from you.”

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has made a significant impact since joining Leicester City on loan from Sporting, scoring two goals and providing one assist in 15 Championship games.