Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Hellas
Verona striker, Gift Orban, could land himself in hot water after getting
into an altercation with a fan outside the Stadio Bentegodi.
The incident occurred after Verona's 1-0 loss against AC
Milan on Sunday, April 19. The team was condemned to their eighth defeat in
nine league fixtures.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the Nigerian striker was
visibly frustrated after the game and refused to stop for a fan who wanted a
photo with him.
The situation escalated when another supporter struck the
player’s car, prompting the Nigerian striker to step out of his vehicle. What
followed was a heated exchange that quickly turned into a physical clash, with
bystanders recording the incident on their mobile phones.
After a clip of the altercation went viral, Verona quickly
issued a statement.
"Hellas Verona FC, with reference to the incidents that
took place after the Hellas Verona v Milan match in the parking area adjacent
to the Bentegodi Stadium, involving player Gift Orban and a group of
supporters, firmly dissociates itself from and condemns any form of violent
conduct," the statement read.
"The club will continue to gather and assess relevant
information."
Orban joined Verona last summer on loan from German side
Hoffenheim, with the Italian side possessing the option to make the deal
permanent.
Orban is Verona's leading scorer in Serie A action this
term, having netted seven times in 23 games.
Nigerian striker GIFT ORBAN captured on video fighting a fan outside stadium after his team lost to AC Milan pic.twitter.com/d50J3KcmLx
— DAILY POST 🇳🇬 (@dailypost_ng) April 21, 2026
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