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LEICESTER star Abdul Fatawu left fans amazed after scoring a spectacular long-range goal from his own half that “puts David Beckham to shame.”
Leicester faced promotion-chasing Ipswich Town at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon, anticipating a challenging match.
Leicester star Abdul Fatawu scored a potential goal of the season contender from his own half against IpswichCredit: Twitter
The winger noticed Ipswich keeper Christian Walton off his line and lobbed him brilliantlyCredit: Twitter
Fans were ecstatic over Fatawu’s strike, claiming it ‘puts David Beckham to shame’Credit: Twitter
However, Leicester quickly surged to a 2-0 lead by half-time, with the first goal coming within eight minutes.
Just before the break, Fatawu scored a second goal in sensational fashion, marking a potential contender for the Puskas Award.
After a careless pass from Ipswich allowed them to lose possession, Fatawu seized the opportunity and took control of the ball.
He skillfully maneuvered past two players in his own half before spotting Ipswich keeper Christian Walton out of position.
Fatawu then executed an audacious lob aimed at goal that soared over Walton's head before finding the back of the net.
Fans erupted in excitement over the goal, with some even claiming it surpassed Beckham’s famous strike from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996.
One fan commented on X: “Abdul Fatawu, you have just outdone Beckham. That is world class.”
Another added: “He glided past two players and launched a 60-yard shot into the net. That’s incredible.”
Fatawu was celebrated by his teammates following his stunning goalCredit: Getty
A third fan remarked: “I will never stop being amazed by how talented Abdul Fatawu is; he deserves the Puskas Award.”
Another said: “Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, what have you done? This is definitely a Puskas winner. What a goal.”
One astonished fan wrote: “Fatawu just outplayed the Ipswich player and scored from his own half; this kid is phenomenal.”
Fatawu now has four goals and six assists for the Foxes this season and has started every match so far.
He joined Leicester from his previous club, initially on loan in 2023, before the transfer was finalized in a deal worth £17 million.
Leicester added a third goal shortly after the second half commenced, making it 3-0.
Ipswich managed to pull one back with 20 minutes remaining through Jens Cajuste.
However, the Foxes successfully defended against any threat of a comeback, securing a crucial three points for Marti Cifuentes’ side in their pursuit of promotion.
They currently sit just three points shy of the playoff positions.
FAQs
What made Abdul Fatawu's goal so special?
Abdul Fatawu's goal was remarkable due to its long-range nature, being scored from his own half, and the skill involved in lobbing the goalkeeper, which led fans to compare it to David Beckham's famous goal.
How is Fatawu performing this season?
This season, Abdul Fatawu has scored four goals and provided six assists for Leicester City, consistently starting in every match.
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