Ghana international Abdul Fatawu Issahaku produced a moment of extraordinary individual brilliance when he scored a sensational goal from inside his own half for Leicester City against Ipswich Town.
The winger’s remarkable strike came during Leicester City’s 3–1 Championship victory over Ipswich Town at the King Power Stadium, with Fatawu doubling the Foxes’ advantage shortly before half-time.
Fatawu Spots the Goalkeeper Off His Line
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The move began after Fatawu intercepted a loose Ipswich pass inside Leicester’s half.
After advancing with the ball and evading opponents, the Ghanaian looked up and noticed Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton positioned well away from his goal.
Instead of continuing toward the penalty area, Fatawu took the audacious option.
He unleashed a powerful left-footed effort from approximately 65 yards, sending the ball soaring over the stranded goalkeeper and into the net. The distance was reported at around 65.2 yards.
A Goal That Immediately Went Viral
The strike immediately became one of the defining moments of the match.
BBC Sport reported that the effort came from inside Fatawu’s own half, while Leicester City later confirmed that the Ghana international’s stunning 65-yard strike had been shortlisted for the EFL Goal of the Season.
Leicester City Complete 3–1 Victory
Fatawu’s strike gave Leicester a 2–0 advantage after Bobby De Cordova-Reid had opened the scoring.
Jordan Ayew then added a third for Leicester before Ipswich pulled one back through Jens Cajuste.
The Foxes ultimately secured a 3–1 victory, with Fatawu’s goal becoming the standout talking point from the match.
Another Reminder of Fatawu’s Ability
The goal further highlighted the extraordinary technical ability of the Ghanaian winger.
Fatawu has developed a reputation for producing spectacular moments, particularly with his powerful left foot and willingness to attempt ambitious finishes.
Earlier in the 2025–26 Championship campaign, he also scored a spectacular effort against Birmingham City, while his performances continued to attract recognition in England.
Ghana Has Another Special Talent
For Ghanaian football supporters, Fatawu’s spectacular strike was another reminder of the attacking talent available to the Black Stars.
The Tamale-born winger has already established himself as an important member of Ghana’s senior national team and continues to attract attention with his performances in English football.
He has since moved from Leicester City to Ipswich Town, who signed the Ghanaian winger on a five-year deal in July 2026.
Nevertheless, the 65-yard strike remains one of the most memorable goals of his Leicester career.
A moment of vision, confidence and extraordinary technique — Abdul Fatawu’s wonder goal was quite simply a goal worth watching again and again.
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Authoritative sources: Leicester City, BBC Sport, The Guardian.
Editorial note: The goal and match details have been independently cross-checked against Leicester City and established football news sources.
