Lyon forward Gift Orban is gradually making a name for himself in the French Ligue 1 after completing a reported €13 million (about 22 billion naira) move from Gent in January. Orban's rise to stardom did not come on a platter of gold as he fought his way through challenges like hunger in Nigeria to achieve his football dream. The 21-year-old made his way to Europe...
Samuel Chukwueze's AC Milan will get to face French Ligue 1 side Rennes in the UEFA Europa League knockout playoffs following the conclusion of the draws held in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday afternoon. Meanwhile, Gift Orban's Gent will get to face Israeli giants Maccabi Haifa in the Europa Conference League playoffs. Chukwueze scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory at Newcastle United that saw them...
Nigerian striker Gift Orban found the back of the net three times in Gent’s 3-2 win over Icelandic side Breidablik in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night. The 21-year-old former Stabaek forward opened the scoring for his Belgian side in the sixth minute for his third goal in as many matches. He made a darting run into the box before latching onto a sublime pass...
Nigeria and Gent forward Gift Orban has been selected as one of the nominees for the best men’s young player of the year at the CAF Awards, the continent’s football body announced on Wednesday. The 21-year-old forward, who is Nigeria’s sole representative in this category, has been drawn against some of the best young talents on the continent. He will fight off competition from Django Outtara...
Nigerian forward Gift Orban was finally back among the goals as Gent thrashed Icelandic club Breidablik 5-0 in the Europa League on Thursday night. The 21-year-old striker, who had been on a nine-game run without a goal, broke his drought nine minutes after the hour mark for his side’s fifth goal of the game after coming on as a 57th-minute substitute. FT 5-0 | Oh what...
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