No Super Eagles invitation, no problem for Gift Orban

BELGIAN PRO LEAGUE No Super Eagles invitation, no problem for Gift Orban

Izuchukwu Akawor 21:28 - 19.03.2023

Gift Orban was denied his 10th goal in five matches as KAA Gent overcame Eupen in Belgium.

There is no stopping Nigerian forward Gift Orban after the youngster impressed again for his Belgian club KAA Gent.

Orban showed there is more to him than just goals after he assisted a goal as Gent defeated Eupen 3-0 in the Jupiler on Sunday.

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He assisted the opening goal before a goal-mouth scramble saw him tuck home the second which was later registered as an own goal by Jason Davidson.

Jupiter: KAA Gent vs Eupen
Gift Orban celebrates with a teammate.

The 20-year-old, who was ignored by Nigeria Super Eagles boss Jose Peseiro, created two chances, made one key pass and attempted four shots.

Orban has scored seven goals in just five matches for Gent in the Jupiler.

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