Kumasi King Faisal shocked rivals Asante Kotoko at Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday in a 3-2 match week 6 thriller in the Ghana Premier League.

A spectacular Zubairu Ibrahim hat-trick ensured three points for the ‘Insha Allah’ Boys as they hand first defeat to their local rivals the Porcupine Warriors.

The defeat ends a run of five consecutive wins for Prosper Narteh Ogum’s side, who still sit atop the table despite the setback, owing to a better goal difference than the matchday opponents, who have moved level on points.

King Faisal scored two-goals in the first 20 minutes of the game with Ibrahim opening the scoring in the fourth minute mark. He again, added the second goal 14 minutes later as King Faisal ended the 1st half with a 2 goal lead.

Asante Kotoko were awarded a penalty but referee Julian Nunoo rescinded the decision after consulting Fourth official Daniel Laryea.

After the break, Asante Kotoko reduced the deficit two minutes into the second half through Mfegue Omgba.

As Kotoko kept pushing for the equalizer, Ibrahim Zubairu capitalized on a numerical deficit at the back to slot home the third goal for King Faisal and his third of the game in the 68th minute.

Omgba scored his second in the 72nd minute but King Faisal held on to win the game 3-2 to move to joint top of the Premier League standings with 13 points.