Fatawu Issahaku: Ghana Winger Stars as Leicester City Win English Championship Title

• Fatawu Issahaku served an assist as Leicester beat Preston North End
• Leicester have been crowned champions of the English Championship
• The Ghana winger is expected to ink a permanent deal with Leicester

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku made another goal contribution as Leicester City were crowned champions of the 2023/24 English Championship.

Having confirmed their Premier League return following Leeds United's defeat to Queens Park Rangers last Friday, the Foxes needed a win to consolidate their place at the top of the table.

The former English champions wrapped up the title in style after beating Preston North End 3-0 at the Deepdale Stadium on Monday night.

A brace from Jamie Vardy and a late header from Kasey McAteer sparked jubilation from the Leicester fans at Preston, as reported by The Guardian.

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Issahaku served the assist for McAteer's goal after sending in a well-measured cross with the English winger heading home for the visitors.

The Ghana international has been in devastating form since joining Leicester last summer, making 20 goal contributions in the Championship, per Transfermarkt.

He joined the Foxes on loan from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon with Leicester having the option of making the deal a permanent one at the end of the campaign.

Isshaku moved to Europe at just 17 following a remarkable Africa U20 Cup of Nations in 2021, where he was named Player of the Tournament.

Issahaku clowns Leicester teammates during dinner

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana winger, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku poked fun at his Leicester teammates after clowning them on social media.

Having joined the club on loan from Sporting Lisbon last summer, Isshaku played an instrumental role in leading Leicester back to the Premier League.

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The former Ghana U20 star scored six goals and provided 12 assists, including a hat-trick against Southampton to confirm the 2016 EPL champions' return to topflight football.

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Sport Brief also reported that Ghanaian forward Fatawu Issahaku scored his first hat-trick as Leicester City thumped Southampton at the King Power Stadium last week.

The 20-year-old forward also delivered an assist in the 5-0 victory over the Saints on Tuesday night (April 23), leading the Foxes closer to Premier League promotion.

Having played a pivotal role in Saturday's victory at West Bromwich Albion, Isshaku opened the scoring at the King Power Stadium, finishing off a brilliant assist from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.