Leicester City suffered a heartbreaking 4-3 home loss to Southampton on Tuesday night, despite another excellent performance from winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.
The Black stars winger scored his eighth league goal of the season in a match that saw Leicester surrender a three-goal lead.
Issahaku was a standout player on a difficult evening for the Foxes. His moment of brilliance came in the 29th minute. He expertly controlled a pass, cut inside onto his favored left foot, and fired a shot past Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
The goal put Leicester in a commanding 3-0 position and seemed to have secured a crucial win. However, the game turned dramatically in the final stages. After Issahaku was substituted in the 85th minute, Southampton mounted an unbelievable comeback, scoring three times to level before netting a stunning winner.
The defeat is a major blow to Leicester’s season. The team now sits just above the relegation zone, level on points with Blackburn Rovers, who have an extra game to play. The fight to avoid dropping into League One has become their immediate and most important challenge.
Despite the team’s struggles, Issahaku’s personal form is a bright spot. With eight goals and seven assists this season, he leads the Championship in assists and is among the top three players for total goal contributions. His consistent performances are vital for a team near the bottom of the table.
For Leicester, the final matches of the season are now simple, they must focus on survival above all else. Issahaku will be key to their hopes of staying in the division.
His excellent club form is also positive news for the Black stars. As preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continue, Black Stars fans will be encouraged to see one of their key players performing with such confidence and quality.