Tag: Gift Orban

Ligue 1: Lyon set to send Gift Orban on loan

Olympique Lyon is considering loaning out Gift Orban for the 2024/25 season. Orban joined the former Ligue 1 champions in January but has struggled to make an impact at the club.

Reports from France indicate that two clubs are interested in acquiring the striker on loan. One offer comes from the Brazilian club Botafogo, which may not be attractive to Orban.

The second offer is from Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids. This move might be more appealing to Orban due to his English-speaking background, which could provide a more comfortable environment.

Orban was invited for one of the Super Eagles World Cup qualifiers but couldn’t play as he cropped an injury in training.

The Nigerian was only able to record just a single goal for Lyon since joining in January.

July 20, 2024
2024 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles new invitee, Gift Orban ruled out of Sao Tome clash

New invitee, Gift Orban has been ruled out of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe today in Uyo.

It was gathered that the Gent forward missed the team’s last training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday night.

The 21-year-old sustained an injury in the Super Eagles’ training session on Friday.

Orban watched from the sidelines as his teammates slugged it out on the pitch ahead of the game.

The prolific forward would have to wait a bit longer before making his debut for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

The other new invitees, Victor Boniface and Jordan Torunarigha, are in line to debut against the True Patriots.

The match against Sao Tome and Principe is the last of the AFCON 2024 qualifying series.

September 10, 2023
Ligue 1: Lille eyes prolific Nigerian striker, Gift Orban

Prolific Nigerian goal poacher, Gift Orban who currently plies his trade for Belgium side, KAA Gent could be on his way to French Ligue 1 side Lille metropole FC.

Recall that Lille’s potent striker, Jonathan David is being priced away and Orban is being tipped to replace him if he leaves.

The potential agreement comes as Lille seek to bolster their attacking options following the anticipated departure of their star striker, who notched an impressive 24 goals during the 2022/23 Ligue 1 season, propelling them to a fifth-place finish.

With David expected to move out of France during this transfer window, Lille have reportedly identified Orban as their primary target to fill the void left by the Canadian dynamo.

According to Foot Mercato, the French side are edging closer to reaching an agreement with Orban’s representatives, as the negotiations with Gent are slated to commence once David’s departure is finalised.

If all goes well, Orban will make his second transfer of the year, having joined Gent from Stabaek in January.

The young Nigerian talent has been exceptional in front of goal, grabbing 20 goals in 22 appearances since his move to Genk last January.

July 17, 2023
Burnley eyes uncapped red-hot Nigerian striker, Gift Orban

Newly promoted Premier League side, Burnley football club have shown interest in signing new kid on the bloc KAA Gent forward Gift Orban.

The uncapped Nigerian striker is one of the most admired young strikers in Europe.

The 20-year-old only joined Belgian Pro League outfit Gent from Norwegian second-division club Staebek in January but has caught the eye of a number of clubs with his impressive displays.

The Nigerian has scored 21 goals in 20 appearances across all competitions for the Buffalos.

According to RMC Sport, Orban is appreciated by Burnley manager Vincent Kompany.

Ligue 1 club Lille have also established contact with Gent to secure his services.

May 30, 2023