Nigerian goal machine, Gift Orban was on target yesterday, delivering his 6th goal of the season to help Gent battle to a hard-fought draw in a 4-goal thriller.
His remarkable performance played a key role in Gent’s intense clash, resulting in a hard-fought draw with a thrilling total of four goals.
The intense match unfolded at the Ghelamco Arena on Sunday.
In the face of adversity, Gift Orban’s goal-scoring prowess came to the forefront as KAA Gent orchestrated a remarkable comeback.
Despite being two goals down, the Nigerian striker’s clinical finish found the back of the net, kick-starting Gent’s resurgence against Sint-Truiden in the Belgian Pro League contest.
The visitors, led by Aboubakary Keita’s 7th-minute strike, broke the initial deadlock, swiftly followed by Mathias Delorge’s goal in the 13th minute, doubling their advantage.
Orban’s resurgence began when he expertly nodded the ball home from Tsuyoshi Watanabe’s precision header in the 35th minute.
Later, the German-born Nigerian defender, Jordan Torunarigha, rose to the occasion, leveling the playing field from Sven Kums’ well-placed corner kick in the 58th minute.
This remarkable feat highlights Gift Orban’s remarkable consistency, as he has now notched up an impressive total of 6 goals in just 6 games across various competitions for Gent this season.
His impeccable finishing skills continue to shine through on the field.
With his current form, the 21-year-old sensation is poised to further increase his goal tally for the season.
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Gift Orban & Jordan Torunarigha both score as KAA Gent come from two goals behind to earn a #JPL draw at home.#GNTSTVV #EaglesTracker ???????????? pic.twitter.com/XthP8mZs9J— Home of Nigerian Football (@EaglesTrackerNG) August 20, 2023
All eyes will be on him as Gent faces APOEL Nicosia in the UEFA Europa Conference League playoff, scheduled for Thursday at the Ghelamco Arena.
Meanwhile, Footballrover understands that Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur, is keenly interested in acquiring this young talent from the Belgian outfit, further underscoring Gift Orban’s rising reputation in the football world.
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