Genk Youngster to Make Debut in Leone Stars, Nigeria Clash

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Genk Youngster to Make Debut in Leone Stars, Nigeria Clash
Genk Youngster to Make Debut in Leone Stars, Nigeria Clash

Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. KAA Gent wonderkid, Gift Orban is set to make his debut for Super Eagles against Leone Stars at the 18 June AFCONQ clash in Monrovia, Liberia.

Orban is having a fantastic season in the Belgian top tier netting 15 goals in just 14 matches.

The 20-year-old striker has netted a total of 19 goals in all competition with a notable hat trick against rivals Cercle Brugge.Orban, who also played for Stabaek Fotbal, had earlier rejected a call up from the Nigerian team due to personal reasons.

Nigeria will play Sierra Leone in June before honouring their final tie against São Tomé and Principé in September.

A win for Nigeria will see them earn a spot for AfCON in Ivory Coast next year.

The match is also an all important one for Sierra Leone who have only 5 points after four games.

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