Ghana’s Lawrence Ati Zigi delivered another exceptional performance in the Swiss Super League, producing a decisive penalty save to help FC St Gallen secure a valuable point in a thrilling draw against FC Basel on Sunday.
The 27-year-old goalkeeper denied Swiss icon Xherdan Shaqiri from the spot, stretching low to his right to keep out a powerful effort and preserve St Gallen’s momentum at a critical moment in the match.
Ati Zigi’s heroics did not end there. The Ghanaian international made seven additional saves, frustrating Basel throughout the encounter and keeping his compatriot Jonas Adjetey and the rest of the home side from finding a winner.
It marked his second Man of the Match display in just three games, reinforcing his standing as one of the league’s most reliable and in-form shot-stoppers this season.
His commanding display drew admiration from both sets of supporters, as St Gallen weathered sustained pressure from Basel to earn a deserved point.
Ati Zigi’s recent form will undoubtedly please Ghana’s national team technical handlers, with the Black Stars preparing for a crucial year ahead.
