End of the dream: Eagles stars UEFA hopes shattered after quarter-final exits

The 2022/23 European club competition semi-finals will be devoid of the presence of Nigerian players this year, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

West Ham were the clear favourites but the hopes of Gent rested on the slender shoulders of Orban, who netted a hat trick in the previous round.

Michail Antonio grabbed a brace that sandwiched a Lucas Paqueta penalty and a rare Declan Rice effort. Orban was substituted in the 72nd minute as Gent looked for a way back in vain into the tie. His brilliance has already seen him being linked with a move to some of the continent’s biggest clubs including La Liga giants Barcelona.

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