Ghanaian winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi shines in Sheffield United’s thrilling draw with Coventry City
COVENTRY, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Sheffield United’s Jesuran Rak-Sakyi during the Sky Bet Championship match between Coventry City FC and Sheffield United FC at The Coventry Building Society Arena on November 23, 2024 in Coventry, England. (Photo by Stephen White – CameraSport via Getty Images)English-born Ghanaian winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi stole the spotlight at the Coventry Building Society Arena, contributing a goal and an assist in Sheffield United’s hard-fought 2-2 draw with Coventry City in Championship Round 16.The game started explosively, with Tyrese Campbell finishing a pinpoint cross from Rak-Sakyi in the 13th minute to give Sheffield United the lead. Coventry equalized just nine minutes later, as Norman Bassette fired home after a precise delivery from Josh Eccles.Rak-Sakyis moment of magic came in the 34th minute, latching onto a Gustavo Hamer pass and curling a left-footed strike into the bottom corner. However, Sheffield Uniteds momentum shifted when Anel Ahmedhodzic was sent off in the 44th minute for violent conduct.Coventry capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Bobby Thomas heading in Jack Rudonis corner in the 80th minute to secure the draw.Sheffield United next face Oxford United, as Rak-Sakyi looks to build on his three goals and two assists this season.
