Fatawu Issahaku stunner boosts Leicester City confidence after Ipswich win

Fatawu Issahaku believes his sensational long-range goal against Ipswich Town can help restore confidence within the Leicester City squad as they push for consistency in the Championship.

The Ghana international scored a remarkable goal from inside his own half, catching Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton off his line and sending the King Power Stadium into celebration. The strike drew comparisons with David Beckham’s famous halfway-line goal for Manchester United in 1996 and quickly went viral across social media.

Beyond the spectacle, the goal proved crucial in Leicester’s 3-1 win, easing pressure on the team after a difficult run of results. The strike helped Leicester register only their second Championship home win since 29 August.

For Fatawu, the wider impact matters more than personal acclaim. “It’ll give more confidence for my teammates,” he said. “I’m just happy about it and hope we can keep going for more wins.”

The winger’s strike is already being tipped as a strong contender for Championship goal of the season, but its true value may lie in helping Leicester build momentum as they aim to return to the top flight.