Fuseini's decisive assist sparks Union Saint‑Gilloise's comeback

Ghana forward Mohammed Fuseini delivered a decisive assist on Saturday as Royale Union Saint‑Gilloise turned a 1‑0 deficit into a 5‑1 away victory over Westerlo in the Belgian Pro League opener. The assist was the catalyst for a dominant display that highlighted Union's early‑season momentum.

The match began with host Westerlo taking the lead when Norman Bassette found the net, putting the visitors under pressure. Union Saint‑Gilloise responded quickly, rallying from the early strike to dictate the tempo.

Union Saint‑Gilloise then surged ahead, scoring five goals in total and overwhelming the hosts. The visitors secured a five‑goal victory, confirming their dominance in the opening fixture.

The 24‑year‑old Fuseini, who had scored four pre‑season goals, now records two assists in three competitive appearances. His contribution adds to a promising start for the Ghanaian forward.

RTBF’s match report confirmed Fuseini registered an assist during the dominant display, though it did not specify whether he started the game or entered as a substitute. The report highlighted his impact regardless of his starting status.

The result marks a strong start for Union Saint‑Gilloise, who have already lifted the Belgian Super Cup this season and are competing in the Champions League qualifiers. Their performance underlines the club’s ambition for the campaign.

Fuseini has quickly put a recent traumatic incident behind him. Last month the former Sturm Graz forward was attacked and robbed in Brussels, losing a Rolex watch, wallet and two iPhones, and was hospitalised for checks but suffered only minor injuries.

His return to form and fitness is a significant boost for both club and country, as he looks to build on a promising start to the 2026/27 season. The forward’s resurgence adds depth to Union’s attacking options.