Ibrahim Osman, a Ghanaian international, scored his first goal to lead Birmingham City to win over Leicester City in the English Championship on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in his loan stint.
The 21-year-old forward, who joined Birmingham from Brighton & Hove Albion during the winter transfer window, began and gave it his all as his team easily defeated the Foxes 2-1 at home in a fiercely contested match at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.
Osman scored Birmingham City’s first goal three minutes into the game, and the team lost no time in taking the lead.
In the 21st-minute mark, fellow Ghanaian player, Fatawu Issahaku found the net the level the pegging for the visitors, as the first half of the match ended in a scoring draw.
But Birmingham City proved to be a stronger opponent, with Jay Stansfield netting the match-winner in the 67th-minute mark after being set up by Marvin Ducksch.
Osman has now scored one goal in his first three appearances for Birmingham City, who are chasing for promotion into the English Premier League.
After 31 matches, Birmingham City find themselves in the 10th position, accumulating 45 points.
With the World Cup fast-approaching, the talented Ghanaian winger will be hoping for an impressive loan spell in attempt to secure a place in the Black Stars squad for the impending tournament, to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
