Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has described his goal for Leicester City against Southampton as a challenging one, yet he managed to score. He made
Ghanaian forward Jordan Ayew has described his goal for Leicester City against Southampton as a challenging one, yet he managed to score.
He made the statements after scoring Leicester’s third goal in an electrifying 3-2 comeback victory against Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium, despite the Foxes trailing 2-0 at halftime.
Ayew came off the bench and stripped away from his marker to connect with a pass from a corner kick to score in the 98th minute and secure back to back wins for Leicester City.
In a related development, fellow Ghanaian and Leicester City teammate, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, came off the bench to assist Facundo Bounanotte score The Foxes first goal and spark the comeback.
Leicester City manager Steve Cooper praised Issahaku’s performance and in an interview with BBC Sport after the game, the veteran Black Stars player was happy his effort got Leicester the win.
“Massive three points, back to back wins especially after the international break is not easy. We did well, we fought, we pushed them and pushed ourselves and got the three points,” he said.
The goal was just natural instinct. Luckily the ball came, it wasn’t easy but I managed to score. We’re all happy and hopefully there is more to come.”