UECL Qualifiers: Gift Orban scores hat-trick as Gent thrash Pogoń Szczecin 5-0

Gift Orban emerged as the star of the show, securing his first hat-trick of the season as K.A.A. Gent demolished Pogoń Szczecin with an emphatic 5-0 victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League third qualifying round 1st leg clash. The pulsating showdown unfolded at the iconic Ghelamco Arena in Ghent, Belgium, on a memorable Wednesday.

The Nigerian dynamo wasted no time in leaving his mark on the game. Displaying his sheer determination and scoring prowess, Orban found the back of the net to give Gent the lead just 13 minutes into the contest. But he wasn’t done yet. With a hunger for more, Orban struck again 22 minutes later, doubling his tally and cementing his status as the night’s standout performer.

Teammate Hugo Cuypers joined the scoring spree, showcasing his own skills with an impressive six-minute brace, netting goals in the 40th and 45+1st minutes. The first half closed with an aura of dominance surrounding Gent, leaving their opponents reeling from the relentless assault.

However, it was Orban who etched his name into the annals of the game’s history. The second half saw him complete his hat-trick in the 64th minute, a testament to his exceptional talent and unyielding determination.

Beyond the remarkable feat on the field, off the pitch, Orban’s remarkable skills have not gone unnoticed. The 21-year-old has captured the attention of football giants such as Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham, both reportedly vying for his signature.