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His first name is Gift – English for “gift”. Gift Orban – remember that name!
In the second leg of the Conference League round of 16 against Basaksehir (Turkey), the forward of the Belgian club KAA Gent scored three times in three minutes: in the 31st, 32nd and 34th minutes. And thus sets a European Cup record! No player has ever scored a hat-trick in a European Cup match faster than the 20-year-old Nigerian.
The previous record holder was none other than former Basel player and current Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian scored just three times between the 75th and 81st minutes in the Champions League group stage match against Glasgow Rangers last October. A record for eternity – one thought at that moment. Until Gift Orban takes the stage this week – and gives himself and Ghent plenty of presents.
Via Norway to Belgium – and soon in a top class?
His lightning-fast hat-trick is the current culmination of a crazy streak of goals: Orban only moved from his native Africa from Bison FC to Europe last summer. First stop was Stabaek Football in Norway. He scored 19 times in 24 games for the Scandinavians. Then we went to the mainland in the winter – and Orban also made a flying start in Ghent: Orban has scored no less than seven times in five appearances in the Jupiler Pro League so far. He scored four goals against Zulte Waregem last weekend. And now the three goals within three minutes against Basaksehir.
Gift Orban cost the Belgians CHF 3.5 million. Considering its accuracy! And an investment that seems to be paying off: if the Sturmjuwel continues in this style, it should soon – for a multiple of the amount that Ghent put on the table a few weeks ago – move up to a top class.
By the way: Orban could appear in the quarterfinals of the Conference League in Switzerland. As an opponent of FC Basel. Provided, the Rood-Blauw beat Bratislava tonight and will then be drawn with the Belgians in the next round.
Source : Blick
I’m Emma Jack, a news website author at 24 News Reporters. I have been in the industry for over five years and it has been an incredible journey so far. I specialize in sports reporting and am highly knowledgeable about the latest trends and developments in this field.
