Nigerian forward Gift Orban has moved ahead of Super Eagles teammate Victor Osimhen in the Turkish Super Lig scoring race after another impressive performance for Amedspor.
Orban was instrumental in Amedspor’s 2-1 comeback victory away to Samsunspor on Saturday, October 24, scoring from the penalty spot before providing the assist for Dia Saba’s winning goal in the 84th minute. The result further strengthened his position among the league’s leading attacking players.
The 24-year-old’s latest contribution took his league tally to eight goals and three assists in nine appearances. His 11 goal involvements have placed him alongside Mohamed Salah of Trabzonspor at the top of the league’s combined goals-and-assists chart.
Osimhen, meanwhile, has recorded six goals and three assists in six league appearances for Galatasaray. Although the Nigerian striker has played fewer matches than Orban, his numbers show that he remains a major threat in the Golden Boot race.
Orban’s recent performances represent a significant turnaround for the forward, who is rebuilding his reputation with Amedspor after previous spells in European football.
His ability to score and create chances has made him one of the players to watch in Turkey this season. Against Samsunspor, he showed composure to convert a penalty and then demonstrated his creative qualities by setting up Saba for the decisive goal.
The performance highlighted Orban’s growing influence at Amedspor. Beyond finding the net, he is increasingly contributing to the team’s attacking play and helping his side secure important results.
His current form could also strengthen his case for a return to a more prominent role with Nigeria’s Super Eagles, particularly as the national team continues to assess its attacking options.
Despite falling behind Orban in the current scoring standings, Osimhen remains firmly in contention for the Golden Boot.
The Galatasaray striker has established himself as one of Nigeria’s leading attacking players, and his record of six goals and three assists in six league appearances underlines his efficiency in front of goal.
Osimhen’s challenge will be to maintain that output as the season progresses. With several fixtures still to come, the gap between the Nigerian forwards could change quickly, especially as both players continue to compete against some of the league’s most productive attackers.
The upcoming clash between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce on Monday, October 26, is another important opportunity for Osimhen to make his mark, while Salah’s Trabzonspor are also scheduled to face Caykur Rizespor.
The competition at the top of the Turkish Super Lig attacking charts is developing into an exciting contest, with Orban, Salah and Osimhen all producing strong numbers.
Orban and Salah have each registered eight goals and three assists, while Osimhen follows with six goals and three assists. The figures underline the growing influence of African forwards in Turkey and provide an intriguing subplot for Nigerian football supporters.
For Orban, the immediate priority will be to maintain his consistency and help Amedspor build on their recent results. For Osimhen, the task is to respond with more goals and remain in the hunt for another individual honour.
With the season still unfolding, the Golden Boot race remains open. However, Orban’s resurgence has ensured that the competition is no longer centred on Osimhen alone, giving Nigerian fans another forward to follow closely in Turkey.
