
Hellas Verona defender Armel Bella-Kotchap has lauded his teammate Gift Orban following Sunday’s 2-1 win at Fiorentina.
Substitute Orban scored both goals for Verona in the thrilling contest.
The Nigerian opened scoring three minutes before the break following his introduction for injured Giovane in the 35th minute.
The forward then netted his second of the game in stoppage time.
Bella-Kotchap however tasked the former Olympic Lyon star to maintain his scoring form for the team.
“I’m really happy for him (Orban). He was exceptional, played a very important match and helped us win with his two goals. He, like the whole team, must continue like this,” Bella-Kotchap told DAZN after the game.
Orban has registered four goals and one assist for the Yellow and Blues this season.
Serie A: Verona defender hails ‘exceptional’ Orban after win over Fiorentina