Gift Orban has expressed his strong determination to help Hoffenheim avoid relegation and secure their place in the Bundesliga for next season.
Hoffenheim are currently 14th on the Bundesliga table with 27 points from 28 matches, hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone.
With just six games left to play, every point is now crucial.
Since joining the club from Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon in the January transfer window, Orban has netted four goals in 12 league appearances.
The 22-year-old Nigerian striker is now looking to increase his tally and contribute more decisively to the club’s survival bid.
“Hoffenheim is a good club, but in a difficult situation,” Orban said in an interview with the club’s official website. “Many clubs contacted me in the winter, but here the management treated me with respect and convinced me.
I now want to score even more goals and work hard to ensure that we stay in the league.”
Orban’s arrival brought hope to Hoffenheim fans, and his commitment to the club suggests he can be the difference they need.
With the pressure mounting as the season nears its end, the Nigerian forward remains focused on delivering results on the pitch.
Beyond club football, Orban also has national ambitions. With the next Super Eagles squad set to be announced in June, the striker will be eager to catch the eye of head coach Eric Chelle.
A strong finish to the season could be just what he needs to earn a recall to the national team setup.
Hoffenheim will be aiming for a turnaround when they host Mainz this weekend, hoping to end a five-game winless run and climb further away from the drop zone. All eyes will be on Orban to provide the goals.
His performances in these final games could shape both his club and international future