Nigeria international Kalu Uche notched his third career hat - trick as Al Rayyan defeated Al Ahli 4 - 1 in the Qatar Stars League on Thursday.<br /><br />The 31 - year - old registered his first goal from the spot in the 6th minute before taking two more successful penalty kicks in the 18th and 87th minute of the encounter.<br /><br />Kalu Uche has already started justifying the huge investment on him , having netted 4 goals in his first 3 games for the Lions, who also pay the wages of compatriot Yakubu Aiyegbeni.<br /><br />The 2010 World Cup star also bagged hat - tricks for past teams Kasimpasa (Turkey) and Espanyol (Spain) in the league. <br /><br />Following the victory over Al Ahli, Al Rayyan have now climbed to 11th spot in the standings with 22 points. <br /><br />Photo Credit : eljaish.com<br />