Cagliari’s Ghanaian midfielder, Ibrahim Sulemana, enjoyed a dream start to his second spell in Sardinia by contributing to a crucial 2-1 away victory against Fiorentina on Sunday, January 25.

The 22-year-old, who rejoined the Unipol Domus during the January transfer window, was introduced as a second-half substitute at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. His arrival on the pitch helped the Rossoblù withstand a late onslaught in Florence, securing three vital points in their Serie A campaign.

Sulemana’s return to Cagliari follows a challenging six-month stint with Bologna. Despite joining the Emilia-Romagna club from Atalanta with high expectations last summer, the energetic midfielder found first-team opportunities scarce.

In search of a more conducive environment to rediscover the form that initially made him a standout in Italian football, Sulemana turned down interest from both Genoa and Sassuolo to reunite with the Sardinian side.

Stepping onto the pitch in the heat of a tightly contested match, Sulemana injected much-needed energy into Cagliari’s midfield.

This victory boosts the club’s standing in the table and justifies the board's decision to bring the Ghanaian back during a frantic winter transfer window.

With his debut now under his belt, the midfielder’s focus will shift to securing a permanent place in the starting XI as Cagliari prepares for its upcoming home fixtures.