Ghanaian forward Mohamed Fuseini on target as Union Saint-Gilloise edge Anderlecht to lift Belgian Cup

Ghanaian forward Mohamed Fuseini registered his name on the scoresheet as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise triumphed over Anderlecht to secure the Belgian Croky Cup at the Lotto Park.

The enterprising attacker made substitute appearance as his outfit cruised to a 3-1 victory over their opponent after extra-time on Thursday.

The first half of the highly competitive final, held at the Lotto Park ended in a pulsating goalless draw as both teams struggled to find the back of the net.

Union Saint-Gilloise eventually struck first in the second half through Kevin Mac Allister, who reacted sharply to a well-delivered cross from Anan Khalaili, steering home the opener in the 74th minute to give Union a 1–0 lead.

However, Anderlecht responded quickly, refusing to surrender momentum in front of their home supporters. Just seven minutes later, Mihajlo Cvetković restored parity, finishing a well-worked move involving Thorgan Hazard and Lucas Hey to make it 1–1 and force the contest into extra time.

With the match finely balanced, Union SG produced their decisive moment early in extra time. Fuseini, introduced as a key attacking option off the bench, struck in the 95th minute to restore Union’s advantage at 2–1, shifting the momentum firmly in their favour.

The Ghanaian forward’s intervention proved to be the turning point of the final, as Union capitalised on Anderlecht’s fatigue in the additional period. Kevin Rodríguez sealed the victory in the 100th minute, finishing clinically on a counter-attack to complete a dramatic 3–1 triumph.

The victory marks another historic milestone for Union Saint-Gilloise, who continue to rebuild their modern legacy in Belgian football. Having last enjoyed cup success over a century ago, the club ended a 110-year drought in 2024 and have now repeated the feat just two years later, securing their fourth Belgian Cup title overall.

Fuseini’s decisive contribution adds to what has been a growing influence in key moments this season. The striker has now scored in consecutive matches, following his goal in last weekend’s league win over KV Mechelen, and continues to prove his value as a reliable impact substitute.

Union SG’s cup triumph also keeps their remarkable season alive on multiple fronts. Attention now quickly shifts to a crucial Jupiler Pro League showdown against Club Brugge on Sunday, a match that could play a decisive role in the title race.

With Club Brugge holding a narrow one-point advantage heading into the penultimate phase of the championship, Union will rely heavily on momentum and confidence from their cup success as they attempt to push for a rare domestic double.

For Fuseini, the night in Brussels will be remembered as a defining moment—one where a super-sub appearance turned a tense final into silverware for Union Saint-Gilloise.