Nigeria international Gift Orban is on the verge of joining newly promoted Turkish Super Lig side Amedspor on loan for the 2026/27 season, according to reports from Turkey.

The newly promoted club have reportedly reached an agreement with Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim and the player over a season-long loan deal that includes an option to make the move permanent.

Orban is expected to travel to Turkey to undergo a medical examination on Saturday before putting pen to paper on his contract, barring any last-minute complications.

The 24-year-old spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Italian Serie A side Hellas Verona, where he enjoyed a respectable season despite the club's struggles.

The Nigerian striker scored seven goals and provided two assists in 28 league appearances, demonstrating his ability to contribute consistently in one of Europe's most competitive leagues.

Before joining Hoffenheim, Orban built a reputation as one of Nigeria's most promising attacking talents through impressive spells in Norway, Belgium, and France, earning recognition for his pace, movement and clinical finishing.

A move to Amedspor would offer him another opportunity to secure regular first-team football and rediscover the form that once made him one of Europe's most sought-after young forwards.

For Amedspor, Orban's arrival would represent a significant statement of intent as the club prepares for its first season in the Turkish Super Lig, adding proven quality and international experience to its attacking options.

Opinion

This loan move appears to suit all parties involved. Orban needs consistent playing time after spending recent seasons moving between clubs, while Hoffenheim can monitor his development without permanently losing a talented striker.

For Amedspor, signing a player with experience in Germany, Italy, Belgium, France and Norway could prove invaluable as they seek to establish themselves in the Turkish top flight. If Orban rediscovers his best goalscoring form, the purchase option could become an attractive long-term investment for the club.