Nigerian forward Gift Orban has finally registered his name on the scoresheet for Lyon with his delightful finish, sparking a 2-1 victory over Lille in the Coupe de France round of 16 on Wednesday.
The 21-year-old Super Eagles prospect broke the deadlock in the 40th minute at the Groupama Stadium, injecting much-needed momentum for Lyon in their quest for cup glory, Footballrover reports.
Away from the #AFCON2023 for one second. Gift Orban has scored his first goal for Lyon with a lovely finish. pic.twitter.com/DMqhQxJv7v#OLLOSC
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Orban’s goal ignited the home crowd, and Rayan Cherki capitalised on the energy just two minutes into the second half, doubling Lyon’s lead.
Lille refused to go down without a fight, with Alexsandro Ribeiro pulling one back six minutes later.
However, Orban and his teammates displayed grit and determination to see the game through, securing a vital victory and progression to the next round.
The win comes as a welcome respite for Lyon, who are currently languishing in 15th place in Ligue 1.
Orban’s performance, capped with five shots and his crucial goal, offers a beacon of hope for the struggling side.
Looking ahead, Orban will be aiming to replicate his heroics when Lyon travels to Montpellier on Sunday in their bid to climb the Ligue 1 standings.
His Coupe de France heroics have sent a clear message: Orban is here to stay, and his goals could be the missing piece in Lyon’s pursuit of redemption.
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