Ghelamco Arena, Ghent – The air was pregnant with expectations. Two of Nigeria’s biggest football prospects took on each other in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League on Saturday night in a fight for championship play-off places.
Gift Orban of KAA Gent and Victor Boniface of Royale Union Saint Gilloise set the stage for a showdown of Nigeria’s emerging talent on the European stage. Far from home, the two have become stars this season and are now fan favourites at their respective clubs.