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Watch: Nigerian superstar Gift Orban is in high demand among KAA Gent supporters

In 7 Jupiler Pro League games, the Nigerian star has scored 9 goals and contributed 2 assists

The KAA Gent supporters are clamouring to buy Gift Orban’s jersey, a Nigerian attacker who is highly sought-after among the supporters.

Since his winter move from Stabaek Football, the 20-year-old has been on fire in the Belgian division, scoring 14 goals in all 11 appearances for his club.

Following this, the Nigerian has won the hearts of the Gent supporters, whose jersey is now in high demand among the fans of the club, as spotted by Soccernet.ng.

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The Nigerian star established himself as a fiery attacker for the team when he scored three goals in just over five minutes of one of the Europa Conference League games.

Following this, a supporter at the Gent fan store who talked to Soccernet.ng said the crowd adored him.

“He’s crazy, but we love him.” he said.

Everyone wants a shirt of him, according to the manager of the Gent fan shop, and everyone dreams of him leading the team to the Europa Conference League title.

“He’s amazing. Everybody wants a jersey of him, and everybody is dreaming about him making more goals and making us champions of the Conference League,” said a manager of the Gent Fan Shop.

Following his performance, the Nigerian sensation caught the attention of some of Europe’s biggest teams, who, with his performance, may give the Ghent-based club an interesting summer transfer season.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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