Also known as: Fatawu Issahakau · Black Stars winger
Black Stars forward who transferred to Ipswich Town for £20m in 2026 and appeared in Ghana's 2026 World Cup campaign.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Ernest Nuamah could play important roles on the wings, using their pace to put pressure on the Ivorian defence. …
AFCON 2027 qualifier in Bouake: Black Stars face Cote d’Ivoire’s Elephants…without 7 key playersJoy Online
… Jordan Ayew, Ernest Nuamah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and Ibrahim Osman are among the attacking options available, while the midfield and defensive departments also contain players capable of providing the discipline required for an away assignment of this magnitude. …
Black Stars face Ivorian test as injuries force major squad changesThe Ghanaian Times
Ipswich Town have continued their preparations for their return to the Premier League by completing the £20m signing of Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku from Leicester City. …
Ipswich complete £20m deal for IssahakuJoy Online
… Trailing at half-time, coach Carlos Queiroz introduced Opong Peprah and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku immediately after the restart in search of an equaliser. …
2026 World Cup: Ghana lose to Croatia to finish third in Group LJoy Online
… Benjamin Asare is set to continue in goal after replacing the injured Lawrence Ati-Zigi and producing an outstanding clean sheet against the Three Lions, while Brandon Thomas-Asante and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku remain strong options should the coach seek greater attacking penetratio …
Black Stars go again tonightThe Ghanaian Times
… The likes of strikers Prince Adu Kwabena, Inaki Williams, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Ernest Nuamah, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, Jordan Ayew, and Brandon Thomas-Asante—all of whom have seen action—have failed to score. …
Black Stars set for Croatia test tomorrowJoy Online
… Fatawu Issahaku brought pace, directness, and an unpredictability that Panama’s organised backline had not encountered all evening. …
Start him or drop Him: The Jordan Ayew dilemma Queiroz cannot avoidJoy Online
… Sensing the need for change, Carlos Queiroz reshuffled his side in the second half, introducing Brandon Thomas-Asante and Fatawu Issahaku in a bid to inject energy into the attack. …
‘I believe our fasting and prayers will work tonight’ – Prophet Uche’s words before Black Stars’ victoryBusiness & Financial Times
… Several other squad members stood out, including goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi, striker Jordan Ayew, youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku and forward Antoine Semenyo, who took time out of their training schedule to run football drills with children aged 10-14 from local clubs. …
Thomas Partey inspires Rhode Island children through ‘FIFA-WHO Be Active’ campaignThe Ghanaian Times
Black Stars winger, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, says the team is fit, focused, and ready to make Ghana proud. …
Ahead of Panama clash… We’ll work hard to make Ghanaians Proud …Fatawu Issahaku declaresBlack Stars forward Fatawu Issahaku has received the Community Impact Award at the Best of Africa Awards in London, recognizing his contributions to philanthropic initiatives and community development beyond football.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Stars forward Fatawu Issahaku has received the Community Impact Award at the Best of Africa Awards in London, recognizing his contributions to philanthropic initiatives and community development beyond football.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's top attacking players like Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku excel at club level but struggle to replicate that form for the Black Stars. The article examines whether tactical differences, team structure and attacking combinations limit these players from delivering their potential on the international stage.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's top attacking talents—including Antoine Semenyo, Mohammed Kudus and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku—excel at club level but face challenges replicating that form for the Black Stars. The article examines whether Ghana's tactical approach, team structure and attacking combinations allow these players to perform at their potential internationally, noting that tactical differences and player positioning between club and international football may be key factors.
21 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Starlets (Under-17 team) are traveling by bus from Prampram to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso for a WAFU Zone B tournament in October, a decision criticized by a former NSA Board Chair as inappropriate given the 960km distance and security challenges.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana plays The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at Accra Sports Stadium without defender Alexander Djiku, who was injured in Matchday 1's loss to Côte d'Ivoire. Coach Carlos Queiroz faces defensive challenges as several key players, including Captain Jordan Ayew, Kudus and Semenyo, remain unavailable.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national football team will play The Gambia in a 2027 AFCON qualifier today at the Accra Sports Stadium, seeking their first points after a Matchday 1 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire. Experienced defender Alexander Djiku is unavailable due to injury sustained in the opening match, compounding defensive challenges for Head Coach Carlos Queiroz.
29 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has criticized the absence of Video Assistant Referee technology in Africa following Ghana's 2-0 defeat to Côte d'Ivoire in their 2027 AFCON qualifying opener, questioning why VAR is not available to ensure fair officiating in the competition.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Côte d'Ivoire coach Hervé Renard declined to respond to Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz's criticism of the penalty that helped the Elephants defeat the Black Stars 2-0 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers opener. Queiroz had called the penalty decision "a joke" after Franck Kessié converted from the spot following Fatawu Issahaku's challenge on Malick Yalcouyé.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's head coach Carlos Queiroz questioned the referee's decision to award a penalty to Côte d'Ivoire in the Black Stars' 2-0 defeat in their opening AFCON 2027 qualifier, calling it "a joke." Ghana will face Gambia in their next qualifier on September 29.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in Bouaké in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match, with goals from Malick Yalcouye and Frank Kessie leaving Ghana at the bottom of Group C.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana begins their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Côte d'Ivoire in Bouaké without Mohammed Kudus, Thomas Partey, Antoine Semenyo, captain Jordan Ayew, Prince Adu Kwabena, Alidu Seidu and other players, depriving the team of experience, creativity and attacking strength.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana travel to Bouaké to play Côte d'Ivoire in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday, but injuries and withdrawals—including absences of Mohammed Kudus and Antoine Semenyo—have forced coach Carlos Queiroz to bring in nine additional players to reinforce the squad.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ipswich Town signed Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku from Leicester City for £20m on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old, who scored 16 goals in 100 games for Leicester, is Ipswich's fifth summer signing as the club prepares for the Premier League.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana lost 2-1 to Croatia in their final Group L match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a late Nikola Vlašić header preventing them from finishing in the top two. Despite the defeat, Ghana advanced to the Round of 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, ending the group stage on four points.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars play Croatia at the Philadelphia Stadium tonight needing victory to secure qualification from Group L as group winners or runners-up, having earned four points from two matches against England and Panama.
27 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana will play Croatia in the final Group L fixture of the FIFA World Cup at Philadelphia Stadium tomorrow at 9pm local time. Ghana needs at least a point to advance to the round of 32, while Croatia must win to guarantee progression.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Carlos Queiroz must decide whether to start Jordan Ayew, Ghana's captain, against England after a poor performance against Panama where Ayew completed backward passes, won no aerial duels, took no shots, and created no clear chances in 87 minutes.
23 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Eric Boahen-Uche of Reign House Chapel declared three days of fasting and prayers for Ghana's Black Stars ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening match against Panama, citing spiritual concerns about the team. Ghana won the match 1-0 with Caleb Yirenkyi scoring.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Midfielder Thomas Partey and Ghana's Black Stars conducted a community engagement event at Bryant University in Rhode Island, participating in the FIFA-WHO 'Be Active' campaign, which encourages young people to exercise at least 60 minutes daily through football. Partey led drills and skills sessions with children aged 10–14, promoting physical activity and healthy living ahead of Ghana's World Cup opener.
16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Black Stars winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku says the team is fit, focused, and ready to make Ghana proud as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Issahaku, appearing in his second World Cup, expressed confidence in the squad's abilities and said the mood in camp was positive and determined.
16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales at Cardiff City Stadium after conceding a late equaliser. Caleb Yirenkyi gave Ghana the lead in the 66th minute, but Wales struck back in the closing stages to deny the Black Stars victory.
4 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana held Wales to a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium, ending a run of five consecutive losses. The Black Stars displayed tactical clarity and dynamism in the second half under new coach Carlos Queiroz, though the first half revealed work remains to build cohesiveness.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana drew 1-1 with Wales in a 2026 World Cup preparatory match at Cardiff Stadium, with Lewis Koumas scoring an equaliser late in the game. Several Ghana players, including Lawrence Ati Zigi and Marvin Senaya, earned positive ratings for their performances.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Coach Carlos Queiroz has named Ghana's final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, omitting goalkeepers Paul Reverson and Solomon Agbasi from the initial 28-man squad and replacing injured vice-captain Alexander Djiku with Derrick Luckassen.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Black Stars completed a training session at Dragon Park on Saturday with 24 players, boosted by the arrival of Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams, ahead of a friendly against Wales on Tuesday in Cardiff as part of their 2026 World Cup preparations.
1 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined the Black Stars squad in Cardiff, bringing the squad to 24 players ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Wales and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad will face Wales at Cardiff City Stadium in a match that will be Carlos Queiroz's first real test since taking charge of the team.
1 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Partey and Inaki Williams have joined Ghana's Black Stars squad as the team prepares for Tuesday's international friendly against Wales. With 24 players in camp, Head Coach Carlos Queiroz is assessing the squad through tactical training ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nine players have opened camp for Ghana's Black Stars in Wales ahead of a June 2 friendly in Cardiff. The Ghana Football Association will release the full squad list for the friendly and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 1.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →