Kwame Poku makes return from injury in QPR's narrow defeat to Birmingham City

2026-03-13 - 00:06

Ghanaian forward Kwame Poku marked his return to action on Wednesday night, coming off the bench in Queens Park Rangers' 1-0 defeat to Birmingham City at St Andrew's. Patrick Roberts' sixth-minute strike proved decisive in a first half where the R's struggled to find their rhythm. Despite a late rally, Julien Stéphan's side were unable to find an equaliser. Poku's introduction in the 70th minute was a welcome sight for QPR fans, with the summer signing having been sidelined through injury in recent weeks. The Ghanaian showed immediate promise, displaying neat touches and driving at the Birmingham defence. Within two minutes of his arrival, Poku fed Harvey Vale, whose shot drifted just wide. On 75 minutes, he drove into the box and fired low at goalkeeper James Beadle, and deep into stoppage time, his 25-yard effort whistled past