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Bundesliga: Orban relishes maiden Hoffenheim goal

by admin January 27, 2025

Nigeria forward Gift Orban has celebrated his first goal for Bundesliga outfit TSG Hoffenheim, DAILY POST reports.

Orban opened his account for Christian Ilzer’s side in their 2-2 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt at the PreZero Arena on Sunday.

The striker replaced Max Moerstedt in the 63rd minute and scored Hoffenheim’s first goal of the match two minutes later.

The 22-year-old took to social media to express his delight.

“Good performance from the team, happy to score my first goal for this wonderful club @tsghoffenheim,” he wrote on X.

DAILY POST recalls that the Nigerian joined the club, nicknamed “The Village Club,” from Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon earlier this month.

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January 27, 2025 0 comment 19 views

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Orban Opens Goal Account With Hoffenheim In Frankfurt Draw

by admin January 26, 2025

Gift Orban scored his first goal as Hoffenheim defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 on Sunday at the PreZero Arena.

Hugo Ekitike gave Frankfurt the lead four minutes before the halftime break with a penalty kick.

Max Moerstedt was replaced by Orban in the sixty-third minute.

Two minutes later, the home team’s 22-year-old levelled.

Adam Hlozek put him up, and the striker blasted home from inside the area.

All of the game was spent with his countryman Kevin Akpoguma playing.

After the draw, Hoffenheim is now four points above the relegation zone in 15th place with 18 points from 19 games.

The next league game for Hoffenheim will be away against Bayer Leverkusen.

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January 26, 2025 0 comment 14 views

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Bundesliga: Orban opens Hoffenheim’s goal account in draw against Frankfurt

by admin January 26, 2025

Nigeria forward Gift Orban scored his first goal for Hoffenheim in the thrilling 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt at the PreZero Arena on Sunday.

Orban, who started the encounter on the bench, was introduced in the 63rd minute, replacing Max Moerstedt.

The 22-year-old cancelled out Hugo Ekitike’s opening goal for the visitors two minutes later.

The striker fired home from inside the box after being set up by Adam Hlozek.

Hoffenheim also featured their other Nigerian import, Kevin Akpoguma, in the game.

The village club now occupy 15th position on the table with 18 points from 19 games, four points above the relegation zone.

Christian Ilzer’s side will be away to holders Bayer Leverkusen in their next league game.

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Orban Prepares For Hoffenheim Debut Against Wolfsburg

by admin January 10, 2025

Gift Orban, who recently joined Hoffenheim on a permanent transfer from Ligue 1 club Olympic Lyon, is scheduled to make his competitive debut for TSG Hoffenheim against VFL Wolfsburg this Saturday at the PreZero Arena.

The Nigerian international played in Hoffenheim’s 3-1 friendly victory against Augsburg last Monday, but he will hope for a different outcome against Wolfsburg.

Hoffenheim will hope his arrival improves their fortunes, as they have only won two of their last ten league games, while Wolfsburg is in better form with five wins, two draws, and three losses from their last ten games.

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January 10, 2025 0 comment 19 views

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Bundesliga: Schicker backs Orban to make positive impact at Hoffenheim

by admin January 4, 2025

Hoffenheim’s sporting director, Andreas Schicker, has expressed his admiration for Gift Orban.

Orban joined the Bundesliga side on a permanent transfer from Ligue 1 outfit Olympique Lyon on Thursday.

Hoffenheim will pay €9 million plus €3 million in add-ons to secure his services.

The Nigerian striker signed a contract running until 2029.

The 22-year-old previously faced Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League during his time with Belgian Pro League side KAA Gent.

Schicker is optimistic that the forward will deliver for the club.

“Gift Orban made his last start against us in the Europa League. The days leading up to the game against Wolfsburg will do him good,” he told the club’s official website.

“But he has a good physique, a good feeling for depth, and is very quick to start. Gift also brings a certain goal threat.

“He showed his quality during his time at KAA Gent. And if you break down his goal ratio at Lyon into minutes, it is also extremely good.”

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January 4, 2025 0 comment 24 views

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Gift Orban Completes Permanent Move To Hoffenheim

by admin January 3, 2025

TSG Hoffenheim, a Bundesliga team, has permanently acquired Nigerian forward Gift Orban.

Orban left Olympic Lyon, a Ligue 1 team, to join Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim acquired the striker for €9 million plus €3 million in add-ons.

An agreement was reached with the 22-year-old until the summer of 2029.

“We have found the ideal fast striker with good depth in Gift Orban,” Andreas Shicker, managing director, stated on the team’s official website.

“Gift has shown his goal danger and enjoyment of playing on his previous stations on numerous occasions, so we are confident that his skills give our team more offensive versatility.”

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January 3, 2025 0 comment 24 views

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Hoffenheim Reaches Agreement With Lyon To Sign Orban

by admin January 2, 2025

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano claims that TSG Hoffeheim, a Bundesliga team, has won the hunt for Olympic Lyon attacker Gift Orban.

For the previous few weeks, Hoffenheim and Lyon have been negotiating for the striker.

Lyon also turned down RC Lens’s approach for Orban, a Ligue 1 team.

With OL’s approval, Hoffenheim and Olympique Lyon have reached an agreement for Gift Orban.

🚨🔵 Hoffenheim and Olympique Lyon have agreed on deal for Gift Orban, green light from OL to proceed.

Formal steps to follow on player side to get the deal sealed. 🔜🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/GpETjWrLh5

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2025

“Formal steps to follow on player side to get the deal sealed,” Romano wrote on X.

In January 2023, the 23-year-old joined Lyon from KAA Gent, a Belgian Pro League team.

He has had difficulty getting consistent playing time at the club.

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January 2, 2025 0 comment 22 views

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Transfer: Hoffenheim, Lyon agree deal for Orban

by admin January 1, 2025

Bundesliga outfit, TSG Hoffeheim have won the race for Olympic Lyon forward, Gift Orban, according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano.

Hoffenheim have been in talks with Lyon for the striker for the past few weeks.

Ligue 1 club, RC Lens, also had a bid rejected for Orban by Lyon.

“Hoffenheim and Olympique Lyon have agreed on a deal for Gift Orban, green light from OL to proceed.

“Formal steps to follow on player side to get the deal sealed,” Romano wrote on X.

The 23-year-old linked up with Lyon from Belgian Pro League side, KAA Gent in January 2023.

He has struggled for regular playing time at the club.

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Bundesliga: Orban relishes maiden Hoffenheim goal

Orban Opens Goal Account With Hoffenheim In Frankfurt Draw

Bundesliga: Orban opens Hoffenheim’s goal account in draw against Frankfurt

Orban Prepares For Hoffenheim Debut Against Wolfsburg

Bundesliga: Schicker backs Orban to make positive impact at Hoffenheim

Gift Orban Completes Permanent Move To Hoffenheim

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Transfer: Hoffenheim, Lyon agree deal for Orban

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