Gift Orban delivered yet another masterclass on Sunday, 13 September 2026, scoring a hat‑trick as Amed Sportif demolished İstanbul Başakşehir 5–0 in the Turkish Super Lig. It was a dominant performance from start to finish, and Orban was deservedly named Man of the Match.
He has now scored six goals in his last five matches, proving that confidence, sharpness and consistency have fully returned to his game.
Watch the full Match Highlight below,
How It Happened
- Gift Orban scored three goals, leading Amed Sportif to a commanding 5–0 victory.
- His movement, aggression and finishing were on another level a striker in complete control of his craft.
- This continues his incredible run of form since joining Amed Sportif on loan from Hoffenheim.
- Orban is now one of the most dangerous forwards in Turkey, and his numbers reflect it.
A Reminder of His History Against Başakşehir
This is not the first time Orban has destroyed this opponent.
On March 15, 2023, while playing for Genk, he scored a hat‑trick in 3 minutes and 24 seconds against İstanbul Başakşehir in the UEFA Europa Conference League, the fastest hat‑trick in European club competition history.
Today, he once again found the net three times against Başakşehir. Some opponents simply cannot stop him.
Why Softfootball Believes He Should Be in the Super Eagles
Softfootball’s analysis is clear: Gift Orban is the type of striker the Super Eagles currently need.
He is:
- Explosive
- Hungry
- Aggressive
- Confident
- Different from what Nigeria currently has
In our opinion, he is better than most of the current attackers in the Super Eagles setup. His form, mentality and profile make him a perfect fit for Nigeria’s attacking rebuild.
