Fatawu Issahaku nets hattrick in Leicester’s big win over Southampton
Fatawu Isshaku put in a stellar performance to earn the man-of-the-match award as Leicester City cruised to a 5-0 victory over Southampton, bringing them closer to a return to the Premier League.
The Ghanaian winger’s hat-trick, coupled with goals from Wilfried Ndidi and Jamie Vardy, sealed a dominant win for Leicester at the King Power Stadium.
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The turning point came in the 25th minute when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall set up Fatawu with a precise pass, allowing him to calmly slot the ball past Alex McCarthy. Despite Southampton’s protests about a potential foul and offside in the build-up, the goal was allowed to stand.
Leicester maintained their momentum after halftime, with Ndidi heading in a cross from Stephy Mavididi just after the hour mark to further extend their lead.
Fatawu then displayed his skill with a superb strike from outside the box for his second goal.
The Ghanaian winger turned provider for Leicester’s fourth goal, delivering a low cross that Vardy converted at the near post.
Fatawu completed his hat-trick in style, finishing off Vardy’s cross to cap off a swift counter-attack.
Currently on loan from Sporting Lisbon, the 20-year-old Fatawu has impressed in the Championship this season, registering six goals and 12 assists. Leicester’s victory leaves them on the brink of promotion, needing just one more win, which they will look to secure against Preston next Monday night.
