1978 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Mohammed Polo has advised the Ghana Football Association to protect youngster Abdul Fatawu Issahaku to aid his development.
The enterprising midfielder has been one of the top performers in the ongoing Ghana Premier League campaign with his consistent performance for Dreams FC.
The AFCON U-20 best player was part of the Black Stars team for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers where he made his debut against Zimbabwe at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium and is likely to make the squad for the AFCON 2021 tournament in Cameroon.
In an interview with Sylvester Ntim of Bryt FM in Koforidua, Polo expressed Issahaku is an asset for the country and has therefore called for protection from the domestic football governing body.
“Fatawu Issahaku is an asset for the country and needs to be protected. At his age, he is playing for the Black Stars and considering how he is performing, if he is able to grow well, he will be a better player in the future”
“He can be like me. Record are set to be broken and that is what life is about. I believe he can even surpass where I reach in the game if he is able to maintain himself well. So am praying we can empower the young once especially Issahaku to reach the top. He is an asset and we don’t have to joke with such talent” he said.
The 17-year-old has been in superb form since joining the Ghana Premier League side this season.
He has scored six goals in the ongoing campaign and is expected to add more to his tally.
