Orban Gift
Nigeria Olympic Eagles’ invitee Gift Orban, continues goal-scoring run in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League for KAA Gent Saturday afternoon NPFLUpdates reports.
Orban was on target when KAA Gent traveled to Seraing FC in a Pro League fixture on Saturday.
The 20-year-old winger continues goal-scoring run last weekend.
He scored in the 18th minute to give his side the lead at the Stade du Pairay ground.
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Efforts by the home team to restore parity in the first-half proved abortive as the visitors stood their grounds.
Early into the second half on the 52nd minute, the former Stabaek winger, struck again to extend their lead.
He completed his impact to the Gent’s crucial win with an assist in the 54th minute.
The brace meant he’s now scored nine goals in seven Pro League appearnces for Gent since joining from Stabaek.
He has now scored a total of ten goals in his last outing for the KAA Gent across all competitions.
18' – Goal ⚽
52' – Goal ⚽
54' – Assist 🅰️Another Gift Orban masterclass for Gent 💫 pic.twitter.com/jdguDKuLOT
— Soar Super Eagles (@SSE_NGA) April 1, 2023
Orban continues goal-scoring run:
Posting extracts from the match, Twitter user, @SSE_NGA captioned, “Another Gift Orban master-class for Gent.”
Gift Orban was handed a late national team call-up by Coach Salisu Yusuf, to the Nigeria U-23 team for the AFCON U-23 double-header qualifier clash with Guinea.
He failed to show up to honour the clarion call amid speculations he’s not interested in Nigeria football.
However, conflicting reports emerged that Gent was behind his failure to honouring the invitation from the national team.
According to what was gathered, the Belgian giants explained the national invitation was too ‘sudden’ and poses a risk to the safety of it’s player.
Valued at €50,000,000 by Gent, AC Milan along some other Italian clubs have their eyes on the youngster.
The Serie A champions may launch a bid before the Summer transfer window opens.
Also, English club, Southampton FC has expressed interest in securing the services of the Nigerian.
