Leicester City picked up a crucial 2-1 victory over West Brom on Monday night, thanks to a standout performance from Ghanaian duo Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku in a tense English Championship clash at King Power Stadium.
In a fast-paced Round 16 encounter, Ayew put Leicester in front early with a well-taken goal in the 18th minute. The 34-year-old showed great positioning as he latched onto a precise cut-back pass from teammate Jordan James, expertly finding the back of the net to give the Foxes the lead.
However, West Brom responded before halftime, with Karlan Grant equalizing in the 34th minute. His composed finish from inside the box leveled the score and set the stage for a nail-biting second half.
The two sides battled fiercely in the second half, with both teams pressing for the all-important three points. As the game seemed destined to end in a draw, Leicester’s late-game hero emerged in the form of Abdul Fatawu Issahaku. The 18-year-old Ghanaian midfielder delivered the decisive blow in injury time, finishing off a well-timed assist from Stephy Mavididi to put Leicester ahead once more.
Issahaku’s strike secured the victory for Leicester, pushing the team up in the Championship standings and extending his impressive run in 2025/26, where he now has five goals to his name.
Source: metrotvonline.com
