Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has successfully undergone surgery after sustaining an injury during Ghana’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Angola last Thursday. The Leicester City player was forced off the field in the first half of the match and subsequently missed Ghana’s final Group F fixture against Niger.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) provided an update following the Angola match, confirming the injuries of Issahaku and teammate Jordan Ayew.
Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku sustained injuries during the Angola match.
Although Ayew completed the game, MRI scans in Accra revealed significant issues with his knee.
Issahaku was substituted in the first half due to his injury, the GFA stated.
Issahaku returned to England for further medical evaluations and treatment.
Following the surgery, he took to Instagram to update his fans, reassuring them of his recovery.
All glory be to Almighty Allah. My surgery was successful, and I just want to tell you that I am okay.
I want to thank everyone for your best wishes, Issahaku wrote.
The winger’s successful operation offers hope for his recovery, though his timeline for return to action remains uncertain.
