Ghana midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana stars for Atalanta in Italy’s Serie A
By Lukman MUMIN, Accra
Ghanaian midfielder Ibrahim Sulemana continues to make headlines in Italy after scoring a sensational goal in Atalanta’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Genoa in Serie A on Saturday at Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
The 21-year-old, who was making only his second league start of the season, proved once again why he is being tipped as one of Ghana’s most exciting young talents.
With Atalanta trailing 1-0 at halftime following a first-half goal from Genoa’s Andrea Pinamonti, Sulemana stepped up just two minutes into the second half.
He controlled a lofted pass with his chest just outside the penalty area, let it bounce, and unleashed a thunderous half-volley with his right foot.
The ball flew into the far bottom corner, leaving the Genoa goalkeeper with no chance and drawing Atalanta level.
Pinamonti scored again to give Genoa the lead before Daniel Maldini and Mateo Retegui overturned the scoreline in Atalanta’s favour.
This goal follows Sulemana’s heroics from the previous matchday, where he came off the bench to score the decisive goal in a 2-1 win against AS Roma—a result that helped secure Atalanta a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Sulemana’s back-to-back goals signal his growing influence in Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad and his readiness to play a pivotal role in both club and country’s future campaigns.
