Return of the UECL prince? Orban nominated for POTW after hattrick

KAA Gent’s Reward Orban had a sluggish begin to the 2023-24 season marketing campaign in comparison with his 2022-23 season data.

Tremendous Eagles invitee, Reward Orban, is in competition for the UEFA Europa Convention League Participant of the Week award, Soccernet.ng studies.

Regardless of a sluggish begin to the season, the 21-year-old striker showcased his goal-scoring prowess with a exceptional hat-trick in an exhilarating 3-2 victory in opposition to Icelandic aspect Breidablik on Thursday.

Orban, previously with Stabaek Fotbal, opened the scoring for Gent within the sixth minute, sparking an eventful match.

Regardless of a comeback try by Breidablik, together with two objectives from Jason Svanthorson, Gent secured the win with Orban changing a penalty within the 54th minute and including one other purpose 21 minutes later.

This excellent efficiency has earned the Nigerian ahead a nomination for the Participant of the Week.

He will be competing against Bodo/Glimt’s Faris Moumbagna, Breidablik’s Jason Svanthorsson, and Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Dor Peretz for the distinguished accolade.

Orban, who initially made an impression at Ghent with 5 objectives—together with an hattrick—in six appearances in the identical match final season, has skilled a purpose drought this season, limiting his time in Hein Vanhaezebrouck’s squad.

Nonetheless, his latest hat-trick has put him again within the highlight, vying for the Participant of the Week title within the Europa Convention League.