Jordan Ayew and Fatawu Issahaku played pivotal roles as Leicester City mounted a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat Southampton 3-2 in the Premier League at St. Mary’s Stadium. Trailing by two goals at halftime, Leicester looked to their Ghanaian duo for inspiration.
Fatawu, introduced just before the hour mark, immediately made his presence felt. The 20-year-old winger delivered a perfect pass from the right flank, setting up Facundo Buonanotte for Leicester’s first goal. Fatawu continued to be a threat, rattling the woodwork with a long-range effort before his pressure led to a crucial penalty. Jamie Vardy, after being fouled in the box by Ryan Fraser, converted the spot-kick to level the game at 2-2.
In the dying moments of stoppage time, Jordan Ayew emerged as the hero. With Southampton down to 10 men, Ayew pounced on a loose ball in the box and fired a low shot into the bottom corner, sealing a dramatic 3-2 victory. It marked Leicester’s second away win in 15 Premier League games, capping off a remarkable turnaround.
The performance by Ayew and Fatawu was key to the Foxes’ resurgence, helping Leicester continue their unbeaten streak this season and leaving Southampton still searching for their first win.
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