Leicester City’s Ricardo Pereira had nothing but praise for Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, the Ghanaian winger whose pivotal contribution helped secure a crucial victory for The Foxes in the Sky Bet Championship.
Pereira lauded Issahaku’s outstanding performance, singling out his crucial role in setting up Pereira’s own goal during Leicester City’s recent 2-1 win over Watford.
This triumph not only sealed three vital points for Leicester City but also maintained their impressive nine-point lead at the summit of the league table, solidifying their status as genuine contenders for the championship title.
Issahaku, making a start in today’s match at Vicarage Road, showcased his skills throughout, playing a vital role for his team until he was substituted after 83 minutes.
The scoring commenced early in the match, with Zambian international Patson Daka breaking the deadlock by calmly slotting home a penalty with a well-placed right-footed shot into the bottom left corner in the 11th minute.
The second goal for Leicester City came in the 55th minute courtesy of Ricardo Pereira, whose precise right-footed strike from the center of the box found the bottom left corner of the net. Pereira was quick to credit Issahaku for his assist, acknowledging the Ghanaian’s instrumental contribution.
Despite Watford’s efforts to stage a comeback, Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis managed to reduce the deficit for the home side, finding the back of the net in the 63rd minute.
Reflecting on the match, Ricardo Pereira expressed his appreciation for Issahaku’s role in setting up his goal, emphasizing the significance of the moment for both himself and the fans of Leicester City.
Issahaku’s impact throughout the season has been noteworthy, having made 25 appearances, scoring two goals, and providing nine assists in the Championship campaign thus far.
His consistent performances and invaluable contributions have undoubtedly played a crucial part in Leicester City’s pursuit of success in the Sky Bet Championship, earning him admiration and recognition from teammates, fans, and pundits alike.
As Leicester City continues their push for promotion, the role of players like Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will remain pivotal, as they look to maintain their momentum and clinch the coveted championship title at the end of the season.
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