Fuseini Returns to Training After Violent Robbery in Brussels

Union Saint-Gilloise forward Fuseini has returned to training after being the victim of a violent street robbery in Brussels that was captured on a team-mate’s mobile phone.

The footage, filmed by a player walking just behind him, allowed police to quickly identify the alleged perpetrators. The attack took place last Sunday as three individuals, including the RUSG striker, were heading to their vehicle.

RUSG later confirmed the forward’s condition after he was taken to hospital for checks. In a statement, the club described the images as “particularly disturbing” and praised the work of the Brussels police, noting that Fuseini received “excellent care” and suffered only minor injuries. He was able to resume training the following day.

The Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office announced that a 23-year-old suspect has been remanded in custody at Haren prison after stolen items were recovered at his home. In comments reported by Het Laatste Nieuws, the prosecutor outlined the scale of the incident: three people were attacked and robbed of valuables including watches, phones and personal belongings.

The suspect’s lawyer, Samuel Rosenblatt, confirmed his client is being held on charges of gang robbery with violence. He declined to go into detail, citing the ongoing judicial investigation, but said his client understands the seriousness of the case and regrets his actions.

Prosecutors requested an investigating judge and formally charged the man with violent gang robbery. According to the authorities, two of the three victims suffered injuries serious enough to cause a temporary incapacity for work. The suspect reportedly has no prior criminal record.

For Fuseini, a popular figure in the Union dressing room with 14 goals in 71 appearances and a contract running until 2028, the attack is a jarring off-field blow at the end of an already disrupted campaign. Muscle, ankle and hamstring problems had ruled him out of 25 matches over a 145-day spell in the 2025-26 season.

Now, with the physical damage from the robbery described as minor and training already resumed, the next challenge is not medical but mental: turning the page on a traumatic night in Brussels and rediscovering his rhythm for a club that expects him to be central to its future.