Watch Fatawu Issahaku's goal against Birmingham City in English Championship

Black Stars winger, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku

Black Stars winger, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku was on the scoresheet in Leicester City's defeat to Birmingham City in the English Championship on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Fatawu was on the pitch for 77 minutes as the Foxes succumbed to a 2-1 away defeat to Birmingham City in the round 31 fixture, held at the St. Andrew's Knighthead Park.

Despite the loss, Issahaku continued his fine form this season, emerging as one of the standout performers for the Foxes against Birmingham.

The home team wasted no time in opening the score sheet, with Ghana international Ibrahim Osman. The on-loan Brighton attacker broke the deadlock after just three minutes into the match.

In the 21st minute, Issahaku found the net to level the pegging for the visitors, as the first half ended in a scoring draw.

A dominant performance in the second half saw Birmingham City securing victory through Jay Stansfield in the 67th minute.

The 21-year-old winger has been the main man for Leicester City this season, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists in 31 appearances in the Championship.

Issahaku’s compatriot, Jordan Ayew, who is the captain of the Black Stars was introduced in the 77th minute but was unable to save his team.