Leicester City defender Ricardo Pereira has heaped praise on Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku for his instrumental role in securing a crucial victory for The Foxes in the Sky Bet Championship.
Pereira applauded Issahaku’s exceptional performance, particularly highlighting his contribution in setting up Pereira’s goal during Leicester City’s recent 2-1 triumph over Watford.
The victory allowed Leicester City to maintain their commanding nine-point lead at the top of the league standings, further solidifying their position as title contenders.
Fatawu Issahaku, who started the game at the Vicarage Road, played an integral role and lasted 83 minutes. In the 55th minute, his assist led to Pereira’s goal that ultimately secured the win for the away side.
Zambian international Patson Daka opened the scoring for Leicester City by converting a penalty in the 11th minute, while Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis pulled one back for Watford in the 63rd minute.
Following the game, Ricardo Pereira expressed his appreciation for Issahaku’s contribution, stating, “Abdul Fatawu did a great job finding me in the box and it was great especially for our fans. It was really nice.”
Issahaku has been a key player for Leicester City in the Championship this season, making 25 appearances, scoring two goals, and providing nine assists. His performance has not gone unnoticed, as he continues to be a valuable asset for the team.
