VIDEO: Ghana’s Fatawu Issahaku scores hat-trick as Leicester City thrash Southhampton

Leicester City tore through Southampton 5-0, propelled by a stunning hat-trick from Ghanaian loanee Fatawu Issahaku. The victory puts them within touching distance of a Premier League return.

Fatawu, a 20-year-old winger on loan from Sporting Lisbon, took center stage with his clinical finishing. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall initiated the rout with a pinpoint pass to Fatawu, who slotted the ball home in the 25th minute, despite Southampton’s protests.

The second half mirrored the first, with Leicester firmly in control. A powerful header from Wilfried Ndidi doubled the lead just past the hour mark. Fatawu then unleashed a thunderbolt from outside the box to make it 3-0.

Fatawu wasn’t done yet. He turned provider, feeding Jamie Vardy with a perfect low cross for the veteran striker to tap in. Vardy then returned the favor, setting up Fatawu for his hat-trick goal, capping off a lightning-fast counter-attack.

Fatawu’s performance cemented his status as a rising star, boasting an impressive record of six goals and 12 assists in the Championship this season.

Leicester now need just one more win, targeted for next Monday’s clash against Preston, to confirm their Premier League comeback.

Watch Fatawu’s Hat-trick below: