20-year-old Nigerian forward Gift Orban has now scored and assisted 13 goals in his last six matches for Gent.
The Nigerian youngster was at it again after he inspired KAA Gent to a comprehensive away win in the Belgian Jupiler.
Orban was involved in three of the goals as Gent demolished RFC Seraing 5-0 to make it three consecutive wins on Saturday.
The 20-year-old scored both goals in either half before he turned provider for the third goal to inspire his club to an excellent away performance.
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Orban’s form
The incredible display against Seraing is the latest showing from the Nigerian superstar who continues from where he stopped before the break.
In just 69 minutes against RFC, Orban took his tally for the season to nine goals in six matches in the Jupiler for Gent.
His brace and assist also mean he has now scored or assisted 13 goals in his last six matches for the Belgian side across all competitions.
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Torunarigha joins the show
Meanwhile, the excellent Orban was not the only Nigerian on the score sheet for Gent against RFC.
German-born centre back of Nigerian descent Jordan Torunarigha was also on target in the five-goal thriller.
After his compatriot scored two and assisted the third of put Gent in a commanding 3-0 lead, the 25-year-old made it 4-0 when he netted a right-footed effort from the box after just the hour mark.
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It was his third goal of the season for the club, with the Super Eagles hopeful having also provided two assists this season for Gent.
Hugo Cuypers completed the rout for Gent when he made it 5-0 13 minutes from time to seal a good day at the office.
With the victory, Gent have now won four of their last four matches and extended their unbeaten run to six matches since the defeat to Club Brugge back in late February.
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