Abdul Fatawu Issahaku with a stupendous strike in Leicester City win against Ipswich

14th December 2025

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Abdul Fatawu Issahaku produced one of the most audacious goals of the Championship season as Leicester City defeated high-flying Ipswich Town 3–1 at the King Power Stadium.

The Ghanaian winger spotted goalkeeper Christian Walton off his line and unleashed a stunning 65-metre left-footed lob, sending the home crowd into raptures and sealing a memorable performance.

Match Highlights


  • 8’ – Bobby De Cordova-Reid opened the scoring with a superb 30-yard strike.

  • 43’ – Abdul Fatawu Issahaku’s extraordinary long-range effort doubled Leicester’s lead.

  • 48’ – Jordan Ayew tapped home after Ricardo Pereira’s assist to make it 3–0.

  • 71’ – Jens Cajuste pulled one back for Ipswich after a misplaced goal-kick.

Leicester, under pressure after winning just four of their previous 16 games, showed resilience to secure only their second home league win since August.

Fatawu’s Season Stats


  • Direct Goal Involvements: 10

  • Goals: 4

  • Assists: 6

  • Impact: His energy, creativity, and eye for spectacular strikes have made him a key figure in Leicester’s push for promotion.
League Context

  • Leicester City: Up to 8th place, three points off the play-off positions.

  • Ipswich Town: Stay 5th, suffering only their second defeat in 11 league games.
Significance

Issahaku’s wonder goal not only showcased his flair and confidence but also underlined his growing importance for Leicester. For Ghana, his form is a major boost ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the winger proving he can deliver on the big stage.