Nigerian sensation Gift Orban has lifted the lid on his admiration for a certain Lyon star, hailing him as a player who stands out both on and off the pitch.
Gift Orban expressed his respect for Lyon’s captain, Alexandre Lacazette, highlighting his leadership qualities, Footballrover reports.
Orban, who has been impressing with his own performances, revealed that Lacazette is not just a role model but also a valuable mentor during training sessions.
The Super Eagles forward displayed why he’s still a valuable asset last weekend, scoring twice to lead Lyon to a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Strasbourg at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.
The 22-year-old made an immediate impact, levelling the score at 3-3 shortly after coming on as a substitute.
He then secured the win for Lyon with a decisive goal 18 minutes from the final whistle.
⏰ 59' – subbed on
⏰ 63' – scores an equaliser
⏰ 72' – scores the winnerGift Orban making a huge impact in Lyon's 4-3 league win 💪#UEL pic.twitter.com/PZC0qpE3rz
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After the match, Orban heaped praise on Lyon’s captain, Alexandre Lacazette, highlighting his qualities and support.
“He is an exemplary captain. He has experience, so I watch him in training, and he talks to me to advise me so that I can give the best of myself,” he told the club website.
This win propels Lyon up to 11th place in the Ligue 1 table, providing a crucial boost after a challenging start to the season, which had seen them suffer two losses without scoring a single goal.
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