Amedspor’s striker Gift Orban has equalled Victor Osimhen’s 9-goal tally in the Turkish Süper Lig goals race, but is edging him in total goal contributions.

Orban is inspiring newly promoted Amedspor, who are currently second in the league table on 23 points with his goals.

He was on target and also registered an assist as Amedspor beat Eyupspor 5-1 in their Turkish Süper Lig encounter on Sunday.

Despite pressure from opposing defenders, the Nigerian striker fired into the roof of the net after being set up by teammate Rayan Lutin.

Minutes later, Orban turned provider for Amedspor’s third goal, setting up Samuel Ballet, who fired past Eyupspor ‘s goalkeeper Emre Bilgin.

Orban vs. Osimhen: Turkish Süper Lig Goals Compare

After 10 matchweeks, Super Eagles striker Gift Orban has now recorded more goal contributions (13) than Victor Osimhen (12) in the Turkish Süper Lig.

Despite the assist numbers, Osimhen leads the table, having played one fewer match: 8 matches, 9 goals.

Meanwhile, the 24-year-old Orban has 9 goals (one penalty goal) in 10 matches.

Behind Orban and Osimhen, Trabzonspor’s Mohamed Salah and İstanbul Başakşehir’s Eldor Shomurodov sit joint-third with 8 goals.

Nigeria and Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu won the Turkish Süper Lig top scorer title last season, scoring 22 goals.

Currently on loan from TSG Hoffenheim, the 24-year-old Nigerian is now just one goal away from triggering a mandatory €3 million permanent purchase clause in his contract