Fatawu Issahaku honoured at prestigious Best of Africa Awards 2026

Black Stars forward Fatawu Issahaku has received the Community Impact Award at the Best of Africa Awards in London.

The honour recognizes various personalities such as athletes in Africa whose impact reaches far beyond football.

It also celebrates Africans who contribute to support philanthropic initiatives, community development and using professional success to create meaningful social impact.

The Ipswich Town attacker was part of the team at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups.

Organised in partnership with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), the award was established in 2011 and gathers influential people from sports, entertainment, media, philanthropy and business who have turned their wins into service.

Carrying on a proud mission and vision, the ceremony celebrated African changemakers dedicated to empowering their communities and aspiring to create lasting impacts across the world.