Gift Orban Scores Hat-Trick, Equals Osimhen's Record

On September 13, 2023, Gift Orban delivered an outstanding performance for Amedspor, scoring a hat-trick in a 5-0 victory against Istanbul Başakşehir in the Turkish Super Lig at the Seyrantepe Spor Kompleksi Stadyumu. Orban, who is on loan from Hellas Verona, opened the scoring seven minutes into the second half with a powerful header from a cross by Furkan Soyalp.

He quickly added another goal two minutes later, converting a layoff from Ermal Krasniqi, and completed his treble with 15 minutes remaining, again finishing from a Krasniqi pass. This hat-trick brought Orban's season tally to six goals in five league matches, placing him alongside Super Eagles captain Victor Osimhen, who also has six goals but is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Orban's impressive form comes at a crucial time as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures, with head coach Eric Chelle needing reliable forwards for the upcoming matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.