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Europa Conference League: Nigerian Eligible Striker Gift Orban Nets Winning Goal For KKA Gent

Nigerian International, Gift Orban was the hero for Belgian side,Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent as he came off the bench to net the side only goal in their 1-0 home win against Azerbaijani side, Qarabağ Futbol Klubu in the Europa Conference League.

Haven gotten a big advantage following its 1-0 win in Azerbaijan in the first leg, Qarabağ Futbol Klubu hoped to secure just as point (s) in the second leg when they face Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent away from.

With a slim advantage heading into the second game, Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent hoped for a turned a round to make it to the next stage of the Europa Conference League when they face Qarabağ Futbol Klubu at home.

First half of the keenly contested fixture lived up to its billing with no goal to record outta the two teams efforts.

Cometh the hour, Cometh the man, Nigerian striker, Gift Orban came off the bench in the second half to hand the team a 75th minute lead to ensure a win for Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent at full time, sending the games into extra time.

After the penalties,Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent clinched a slot into next round following a win in the shoot-out.

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