Sports News of Tuesday, 20 August 2024

Source: footballghana.com

Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku up for MoTM award after top performance for Leicester against Spurs

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Middle) Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Middle)

Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is among the players shortlisted for the Man of the Match award after Tottenham Hotspur’s draw with Leicester City.

The talented Black Stars attacker started for Leicester City in the Week 1 encounter against Spurs away from home.

In what was his debut in the English Premier League, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku put up a top performance, especially in the second half.

At the end of the game, he completed the most dribbles (3), won the most duels (13), won the most possessions (8), won the most fouls (3), created the most chances (2), and had the most successful tackles (6).

In addition, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku also assisted Jamie Vardy for Leicester City’s goal to earn the team an important draw at full-time. He has been nominated for the Man of the Match award alongside Vardy and Mads Hermansen.