In a fiercely contested encounter at the Stade du Pays de Charleroi on Saturday, Ghanaian midfielder Francis Abu showcased his brilliance to help Cercle Brugge secure a vital 1-1 draw against Sporting Charleroi on matchday 23 of the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.

The home side struck first in the 12th minute when Parfait Guiagon slotted home following an assist from Isaac Mbenza. Despite the early setback, Cercle Brugge fought back, with Francis Abu playing a decisive role in the equalizer. The 23-year-old Black Stars midfielder delivered a precise assist in the 35th minute, setting up Thibo Somers to bring the visitors level.

The second half saw both teams searching for a winner, but neither could break the deadlock, leaving the spoils shared. Abu’s energetic display and creative vision were key highlights of the game as he completed the full 90 minutes.

Having featured in 23 league games this season, the talented midfielder has proven his worth with four assists, further cementing his importance to Cercle Brugge.