Fatawu Issahaku Breaks Championship Record with Jaw-Dropping 65-Yard Wonder Goal
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has etched his name into English football history after his breathtaking long-range goal for Leicester City was confirmed as the longest ever recorded in the Championship era.
The Ghanaian winger delivered a moment of pure audacity during Leicester’s 3-1 triumph over Ipswich Town at the King Power Stadium, launching an extraordinary effort from approximately 65 yards that left goalkeeper Christian Walton helpless.
According to Opta, the strike now stands alone as the longest-distance goal since detailed data tracking began in the league.
The remarkable moment unfolded just before the break. Fatawu regained possession deep in his own half, cleverly nudged the ball past Jack Taylor, and immediately unleashed a thunderous left-footed shot. The ball soared over Walton, who had strayed from his line, stunning both players and supporters alike.
The goal shifted the tempo of the match, with Leicester building on that momentum in the second half. Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Jordan Ayew later added their names to the scoresheet, sealing a valuable home victory for a side that had endured a difficult run at the King Power.
The sensational effort from the former Dreams FC player has since sparked widespread admiration across the football world and is already being tipped as a strong contender for Championship Goal of the Season.
