Ghana’s midfield dynamo Thomas Partey will face fellow country man Abdul Fatawu Issahaku in the round of 16 stage of Europa League after Arsenal was paired against Sporting Lisbon.
The draw was held today in Switzerland UEFA headquarters on Friday..
Sporting Lisbon defeated FC Midtjylland in the round of 32 while Arsenal were drawn bye after finishing top of their group.
Sporting defeated Midtjylland 5-1 on aggregate to progress to the last 16, setting up a mouthwatering tie with the Gunners.
Arsenal will travel to Portugal for the first leg on Wednesday, March 8.
By: Gbordzor Promise
