WOW! Watch Fatawu Issahaku’s wonder strike against Algeria (+VIDEO)

Ghana’s Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has taken the football world by storm after recording a goal that has been touted as having the characteristics of FIFA’s prestigious Puskas Trophy award.

Issahaku, who currently plays for Sporting Lisbon, scored the sensational goal in Ghana’s Under-23 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Algeria on Friday evening (March 25) at the 19 May 1956 Stadium in Annaba.

The goal came just five minutes after Ghana goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim had pulled off a fantastic save to keep the game level.

Issahaku seized the moment and, with a powerful strike from the center circle, beat the Algerian goalkeeper to send the Ghanaian fans into a frenzy.

Although the hosts grabbed a late equalizer from the penalty spot, Issahaku’s goal has remained the talking point from the match.

READ ALSO: Repent! Rashid Pelpuo Slams Treacherous Minority MPs For This Reason

It has been praised for its impressive technical execution, as well as for the confidence and bravery it took to attempt a shot from such a long range.

GhanaSoccerNet’s report on the match reads: “Abdul Fatawu Issahaku scored a sensational goal from the center circle with a powerful strike that beat the Algeria goalkeeper.

The goal sent the Ghanaian fans into a frenzy as they cheered on their team.”

The 1-1 draw means that there is everything to play for in the second leg of the final qualification round to the CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. The reverse fixture promises to be another exciting encounter at the Baba Yara Stadium on Tuesday, March 28.

Issahaku’s goal has been widely shared on social media, with fans and pundits alike hailing it as one of the best goals of the year.

Watch his beautiful goal below:

Two weeks ago, 🇬🇭 Fatawu Issahaku watched his teammate Pedro Gonçalves score from the center circle against Arsenal.

The Ghanaian just scored a similar goal against Algeria. It’s the third time I’ve seen him score this type of goal for the youth team.
pic.twitter.com/5jntLpkcbB

— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) March 24, 2023

Many have compared it to the goals scored by past Puskas Trophy winners, which recognize the most beautiful and aesthetically pleasing goals scored each year.

READ ALSO: Kanye West’s Net Worth Dips Below $400 Million As He Suffers $2-Million Loss

Whether or not Issahaku’s goal will be nominated for the Puskas Trophy remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: it has cemented his status as one of Ghana’s most promising young talents and a rising star in the world of football.