Resilience rewarded: Mohammed Fuseini sparks Union comeback in Supercup

Mohammed Fuseini, 24, returned to the starting XI a week after a violent assault in Brussels and delivered the decisive assist that sparked Union Saint‑Gilloise’s comeback in the dramatic Supercup match against Club Brugge at Jan Breydel Stadium on Saturday. The violent assault played no part in his mind, and he was dropped straight into the basis.

Coach David Hubert praised Fuseini’s energy in training, saying, “This is his passion and he radiated excellent energy. He receives a lot of support.” Fuseini echoed the sentiment on Instagram, writing, “I am grateful I survived and am fully recovered, especially mentally.”

Four minutes into the game the Union-spits created his first chance, striking from the edge of the penalty area just wide as goalkeeper Sommer was already on his knees, leaving the net untouched. A few moments later Fuseini’s speed out‑muscled Spileers, and his teammate Florucz hit the post after a cross from the Ghanaian forward.

Fuseini remained the catalyst of Union’s strong opening quarter, linking up with Mac Allister for the equaliser. After the 1‑1 goal, Hubert immediately pulled Fuseini aside, and the pair shared a tight embrace, a visual testament to the striker’s return.

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The second half proved tougher; Union struggled to break forward, limiting Fuseini’s pace‑driven threat. Florucz, who had a weak performance, was substituted after an hour, and Mofokeng – who filmed the previous Sunday’s assault – was brought on beside Fuseini.

Despite the reduced service, Fuseini’s involvement helped Union edge forward, culminating in the assist that turned the tide. The Ghanaian forward left the pitch with a smile, confirming he is “again a full‑time footballer.”

Jordi De KoninckSportjournalist of HLN31 noted the story, adding the line “Google-favorietJa” as part of the original report, and highlighted the resilience shown by both the player and Union.

The match underscored Union’s determination to face a turbulent summer of departures and arrivals, with the club unafraid of upcoming challenges.