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Hoffenheim head coach Christian Ilzer has confirmed that Nigerian forward Gift Orban is in contention for a starting place in Saturday’s Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg. The 21-year-old, who joined the German side from Lyon earlier this season, has found opportunities limited in recent weeks and remained an unused substitute during Hoffenheim’s most recent outing against […]
Gift Orban has made an immediate impact at Hoffenheim, winning over both fans and coaching staff with his performances since joining the Bundesliga side. The Nigerian forward has adapted quickly to life in Germany, scoring four goals in seven appearances just two months after his arrival. His prolific form has earned him praise from head […]
Gift Orban continued his fine scoring form in the Bundesliga, netting his third league goal as Hoffenheim claimed a crucial 3-1 victory over Werder Bremen on Sunday. The Nigerian forward, making his sixth Bundesliga appearance, found the net in the 63rd minute to extend Hoffenheim’s lead to 3-1. His goal marked his third in the […]
Nigerian striker Gift Orban has completed his much-anticipated move to German Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim. The transfer, widely reported by Africasoccer.com over the past week, was confirmed by the German club on Thursday, January 2. “Bundesliga football club TSG Hoffenheim has signed striker Gift Orban. The 22-year-old Nigerian arrives in the Kraichgau from French first-division […]
Nigerian forward Gift Orban is on the brink of joining German Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, signalling the end of his brief stint at Olympique Lyonnais. Renowned transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs, though final discussions with the player and his representatives are still underway. Hoffenheim, currently 15th […]
RC Lens have officially entered the race to sign Olympique Lyonnais forward Gift Orban, submitting a bid for the Nigerian striker. According to L’Équipe, the offer falls short of Lyon’s €12 million valuation, leaving the deal hanging in the balance. Orban, 22, has struggled to make a significant impact at Lyon since joining for €14 […]
Nigerian striker Gift Orban and Ivorian winger Wilfried Zaha have been excluded from Pierre Sage’s squad for their crucial Europa League away fixture against Qarabağ on Thursday. The decision comes as Lyon, sitting ninth in the standings after a two-game winless streak, seeks to halt their slide. The Ligue 1 side recently suffered heartbreak in […]
Gift Orban’s journey at KAA Gent was a fairytale start, with the Nigerian striker scoring almost at will. However, his magic touch waned after a high-profile move to Olympique Lyon, where he struggled to replicate his success. With just 5 goals in 21 matches for the French club, Orban has found himself caught in a […]
