Gift Orban Takes Lead Over Victor Osimhen in Golden Boot Race

Gift Orban has moved ahead of fellow Nigerian Victor Osimhen in the race for the Turkish Super Lig Golden Boot. This happened after he scored in Amedspor’s exciting 4-3 loss to Galatasaray away from home.

Orban, the Nigerian forward, kept up his scoring streak despite his team losing. He hit double figures with a header in the second half after a tough match against the league champions.

Orban joined Amedspor on loan during the summer transfer window. He had a slow start but found his rhythm after halftime.

The former Lyon striker quickly reacted inside the box to connect with a well-placed cross from substitute Furkan Soyalp. He guided his close-range header past Galatasaray goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir to score his 10th league goal this season.

This goal brought Orban’s total to 10 goals and five assists in 11 Super Lig matches since the season started in August. It shows how important he is to Amedspor’s attack.

More importantly, this goal put him ahead of Osimhen in the league’s scoring list. It gives him the edge over his Super Eagles teammate in the early race for the Golden Boot.

Osimhen missed the match against Galatasaray due to knee surgery. He had an injury from the club’s UEFA Champions League win over Stuttgart.

Before his injury, the former Napoli striker was also having a good season, with nine goals and three assists in just eight league matches.

While Osimhen’s absence allowed Orban to take the lead, Osimhen will be keen to return and reclaim his spot once he recovers.

Orban was not the only Nigerian to shine for Amedspor. Yira Sor also scored after coming off the bench.

Sor replaced Senegalese striker Mbaye Diagne in the second half. He took his chance well, calmly putting the ball into the bottom corner after a rebound fell to him in the box.

Sor’s late goal added to the excitement of the match, but it was not enough to stop Galatasaray from winning 4-3.

Despite the loss, Orban’s recent goal further solidified his place among the Super Lig’s top scorers. Sor also reminded everyone of the Nigerian talent in Amedspor’s lineup.