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Union Saint-Gilloise striker Mohammed Fuseini robbed at gunpoint in Brussels
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Union Saint-Gilloise striker Mohammed Fuseini, a 24-year-old Ghanaian footballer, was the victim of an armed robbery in Brussels on Sunday, July 26, 2026. In broad daylight, three hooded individuals pulled him from his car and stole his luxury Rolex watch, valued between €8,000 and €14,000. Two other individuals also inspected his vehicle. The attack was captured on video and described as 'particularly shocking' by his club. Fuseini was examined at a hospital and has since resumed training. The Brussels prosecutor's office reported that three people were victims of similar robberies that day. A suspect was identified, arrested, and charged with robbery with violence by an organized gang. Stolen items were found during a search of his home. Fuseini has played for Union Saint-Gilloise since summer 2024, scoring 14 goals in 71 matches, including a goal in the 2025 Belgian Cup final victory.
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Forward for Union Saint-Gilloise, Mohammed Fuseini, was the victim of an armed robbery last Sunday in Brussels. The Ghanaian was pulled from his car and had his luxury watch stolen.
Assault in Broad Daylight
Stunning images have emerged of the incident. According to Flemish media HLN, the 24-year-old Ghanaian was pulled from his vehicle by three hooded individuals. The assault occurred in broad daylight.
The criminals snatched the player's Rolex, valued between €8,000 and €14,000. Fuseini's car was also inspected by two other individuals.
"The images from last Sunday are particularly shocking," said his club, which noted that the player has already been able to resume training after being examined at the hospital.
Suspect Arrested
The attackers quickly fled the scene. Mohammed Fuseini was not the only victim that Sunday.
"Three people were victims of robbery with violence while getting into their vehicles in Brussels," said the prosecutor's office. "According to initial elements of the investigation, several individuals allegedly assaulted them and stole various valuable items, including watches, phones, and personal effects."
A suspect has since been identified and arrested.
"During a search of his home, stolen items were found," said the Brussels prosecutor's office, which requested the appointment of an investigating judge and provisional detention for the suspect. "The latter has been charged with robbery with violence by an organized gang and placed under arrest warrant."
Player Background
Mohammed Fuseini has been playing for Union Saint-Gilloise since summer 2024, where he is a popular player. In 71 matches played, he has scored 14 goals for the Belgian club. On May 14, the Ghanaian scored in the Belgian Cup final, which his team won against Anderlecht.
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Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Fuseini robbed at gunpoint in Brussels