Leicester City celebrated their hard-fought FA Cup victory against AFC Bournemouth with Fuse ODG’s ‘Antenna’ in a night of Ghanaian dominance,
The Foxes secured their place in the quarterfinals after a thrilling 1-0 win at the Vitality Stadium, marked by a stunning strike from Ghanaian sensation Fatawu Issahaku.
Issahaku Fatawu. Remember the name. 💎
The Ghanaian grabs an extra-time goal for @LCFC, and his first #EmiratesFACup goal in his first game 🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/MYLhFNXt9J
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 27, 2024
The 19-year-old winger, formerly of Dreams FC and currently on loan from Sporting Lisbon, entered the game in the 64th minute and made an immediate impact. Issahaku’s magnificent curler in the 105th minute of extra time clinched the win, earning him the well-deserved Man of the Match Award.
A video circulating on social media captured the jubilant scenes within the Leicester City team with manager Enzo Maresca and players like Ricardo Pereira nodding their heads and dancing to the infectious beats of Fuse ODG’s Antenna.
The @EmiratesFACup vibes are immaculate 🏆 pic.twitter.com/mhSpIYdWDA
— Leicester City (@LCFC) February 27, 2024
Issahaku’s goal marked his debut strike in the FA Cup, showcasing his prowess on loan at Leicester City. The promising youngster has been a valuable asset, contributing to 13 goals in 30 appearances, with four goals and nine assists to his name.
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Known for his affinity for Ghanaian music, Issahaku had previously showcased his dancing skills last year, celebrating a Leicester City win with Shatta Wale’s “Freedom.”
As the draw for the quarterfinals awaits completion of the fifth-round games on Wednesday, February 28, Leicester City, including the likes of Manchester City who secured a big win last night against Luton, eagerly anticipates the next challenge on their journey in the FA Cup.
Issahaku hopes his efforts will be enough, in the long run, to help the Foxes achieve their desired results of bouncing back to the Premier League after getting relegated last season.