Gift Orban powers Hoffenheim to win against Freiberg

TSG Hoffenheim showcased their pre-season prowess with a dramatic 3-2 victory over SC Freiburg in a friendly match on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Nigerian striker Gift Orban emerged as the catalyst for Hoffenheim in the narrow victory.

Muhammed Damar put Hoffenheim in front in the 3rd minute, capitalizing on a swift attacking move.

However, Freiburg responded with Armin Sivic equalizing for the visitors in the 39th minute as both teams went into the break level.

The second half brought a turning point when Gift Orban restored Hoffenheim’s lead with a clinical strike in the 49th minute.

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David Mokwa Ntusu then added a third for Hoffenheim in the 63rd minute solidifying their dominance.

Freiburg pulled one back from the penalty spot late in the game but Hoffenheim sealed a 3-2 victory.

Orban, who joined Hoffenheim in January 2025 on a contract running until June 2029 and has quickly become a focal point of the attack.

The 22-year-old Nigerian has massive reputation forged in the Belgian Pro League with Gent, where he set a UEFA record for the fastest hat-trick in club competitions.