Brussels: Ghanaian forward Mohamed Fuseini made a significant impact as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise secured the Belgian Croky Cup by defeating Anderlecht 3-1 after extra time.
According to Ghana Web, the final, held at Lotto Park, was a tight contest with both teams unable to score in the first half. The deadlock was broken in the second half when Kevin Mac Allister scored for Union Saint-Gilloise in the 74th minute. However, Anderlecht quickly leveled the score through Mihajlo Cvetkovic just seven minutes later, pushing the match into extra time.
Early in extra time, Fuseini, who was brought on as a substitute, restored the lead for Union with a goal in the 95th minute. The momentum shifted in favor of Union Saint-Gilloise, and Kevin Rodrguez sealed the victory in the 100th minute, making it 3-1.
This victory is a significant milestone for Union Saint-Gilloise, marking their fourth Belgian Cup title and their second in two years after ending a 110-year drought in 2024. Fuseini's contribution in this match underscores his growing influence, with this goal following his recent success in the league.
Union Saint-Gilloise's triumph in the cup adds an exciting dimension to their season as they prepare for a crucial league match against Club Brugge. With a narrow one-point gap in the title race, the team hopes to leverage the confidence gained from their cup success to achieve a domestic double.
For Fuseini, this performance in Brussels is a career-defining moment, demonstrating his ability to change the course of crucial matches and contribute to his team's success.