Gift Orban, the Super Eagles forward, continues his stellar form after securing a triumphant hat-trick in KAA Gent’s recent Europa Conference League victory against FC Zorya.
This time, he propelled his team to a resounding 4-1 win over the Ukrainian side in the fifth round of Group B encounters at the Gent Arena.
The match was marked by Gent’s dominance, with Malick Fofana setting the pace with an early goal just 20 minutes into the game.
Before halftime, an own goal by Arseniy Batahov doubled their lead, showcasing Gent’s commanding performance.
The second half saw Nigerian forward Gift Orban extend the lead with another goal, supported by Omri Gendelman, sealing the victory.
Despite Denis Nagnoynyi managing to score one for the visitors, it was only a consolation goal in the face of Gent’s commanding win.
Gift Orban’s impressive streak continues, marking his third consecutive goal in the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Its FIVE GOALS IN FOUR GAMES as Gift Orban takes over the UECL top scorer chart.
His compatriot, Jordan Torunarigha, featured for 45 minutes in this commanding victory for KAA Gent.
This win maintains KAA Gent’s strong position atop their group table, amassing an impressive 13 points.
The focus now shifts to the Belgian Pro League game on Sunday, where Gift Orban will lead his team into a derby clash against Genk.