Belgian Pro league

Gift Orban: Manchester United target continues remarkable scoring record with 20th Gent goal

The 20-year-old forward is showing no signs of slowing down as he was on target for the Buffalos

 

Gift Orban’s remarkable level of consistency at the top level of European football continued after he notched his 20th goal of the season for Gent against Cercle Brugge on Saturday.

In the four-goal thriller at the Ghelamco Arena, the Nigerian restored parity for the Buffalos after Togo international Kevin Denkey put the visitors ahead after 18 minutes.

Set up by Andrew Hjulsager four minutes into the second half, Orban put the ball beyond Radosław Majecki.

It means the 20-year-old has now scored at least 20 goals in all competitions and six in his last four league outings.

This stat is a huge level of durability from the Nigerian, who shows no signs of slowing down.

His impressive start to life at Gent means he is likely destined for a big move next season as well as a strong contender for Caf’s Young Player of the Year award.

With this result, Gent have now secured European football next season on the fourth match day of the Europe Play-offs.

English Premier League sides Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with the former Stabaek striker but would, according to the Evening Standard, nevertheless, the Belgians only sell were they to receive a sizeable fee.

The player is reported to be happy to continue his development at Gent but he is not ruling out a move to the English topflight.

“Playing in a big league,” Orban Het Laatste Nieuws per Sports Witness.

“At a club where I feel comfortable and where I play. The Premier League is my ultimate dream. Manchester United, Liverpool or Manchester City.

“I don’t really like Arsenal that much – it’s like they don’t want to win titles. They play and sell players – that’s it.

“I want to go somewhere where they win prizes. At Real Madrid they don’t have time for tiki-taka, there they just grab titles.”

This post was last modified on May 20, 2023 10:16 pm

Shina Oludare

Share
Published by
Shina Oludare

Recent Posts

WATCH: Lazio star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru defies racist insults in Lecce with graceful retort

Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru became the latest victim of racial abuse in football during Lazio’s… Read More

8 minutes ago

“I am satisfied” – Home-based Super Eagles coach confident his side will seal CHAN spot

Head coach of the Super Eagles B team, Daniel Ogunmdede, has backed the home-based Nigerian… Read More

12 minutes ago

“Every game is a battle” – Nigeria’s Lookman warns Lazio after firing Atalanta to Empoli win

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has warned Lazio to be ready for battle when the… Read More

51 minutes ago

NPFL: Shooting Stars end ugly 20-year record against Rangers as Remo Stars, Abia Warriors record big wins

Matchday 18 games of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) were played across the country… Read More

3 hours ago

What Tolu Arokodare said after helping Genk set a new club record with dominant win over Anderlecht

Tolu Arokodare has expressed his delight at being part of history-making at KRC Genk after… Read More

4 hours ago

Why PSG will not sign Victor Osimhen

French Ligue 1 champions PSG may decide against signing Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen, as… Read More

4 hours ago