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Nigerian footballer (born 1994)
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Moses Orkuma
Personal information
Full name Moses Orkuma
Date of birth (1994-07-19) 19 July 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Gboko, Nigeria
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Lobi Stars
2013–2014 Al-Ahly Benghazi
2014–2017 Étoile Sportive du Sahel 1 (0)
2016–2017 → Al Ahli Tripol (loan)
2017–2019 Stade Gabèsien 47 (1)
2019–2020 US Monastir 21 (0)
2020–2022 Umm Salal 38 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Moses Orkuma (born 19 July 1994) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Career

In September 2013, Orkuma joined Al-Ahly Benghazi from Lobi Stars, citing that "the offer was better than those from Europe". He joined the Libyan club on a one-year deal. He made his debut against Olympic Azzaweya in a 1-1 home draw.

In June 2014 Orkuma joined Tunisian club Étoile Sportive du Sahel on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract.

In 2016, Orkuma signed for Libyan side Al Ahli SC on loan until the endo of the season. He scored his first goal in a friendly match against Olympique Sidi Bouzid in January 2016. At the end of the season Al Ahli and Etoile du Sahel extended his loan at the Libyan club.

On 20 July 2017, Orkuma joined Stade Gabèsien in Tunisia, on a two-year contract.

On 19 June 2019, Orkuma joined US Monastir on a two-year deal. He helped Monastir classify to the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time, by winning the Tunisian Cup. His club finished third in the league and he made the team of the season.

In 2020, he signed for Qatari club Umm Salal SC, on a reported fee of $500,000, signing a two-year contract.

Orkuma has described playing for the Nigeria national under-20 team as the highlight of his career.

References

  1. "FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 List of Players: Nigeria" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 23 June 2013. p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 June 2013.
  2. Audu, Samm (2013-11-21). "Ahly Benghazy deal best says Orkuma - Nigeria Premier League 2012/13 - Lobi Stars - Moses Orkuma". AfricanFootball.com. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  3. benuenewsonline (2013-10-02). "Okpotu, Orkuma thrilled with debuts for Libyan clubs". Benue News Online. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  4. "Etoile Sahel Snatched Moses Orkuma From Under Zamalek Noses". www.allnigeriasoccer.com. 2014-06-04. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  5. "Al Ahly de Tripoli On Brink Of Deal For Moses Orkuma". allnigeriasoccer.com. 2016-01-07. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  6. "Moses Orkuma Pleased To Get Off The Mark For Al Ahly de Tripoli". allnigeriasoccer.com. 2016-01-17. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  7. "Al-Ahly Tripoli Hoping To Extend Moses Orkuma Stay For Six More Months". www.allnigeriasoccer.com. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  8. Solaja, Kunle (2017-07-20). "Former Lobi Star Midfielder Joins Tunisia's Stade Gabèsien - Sports Village Square". www.sportsvillagesquare.com. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  9. "Done Deal: US Monastir Announce Signing Of Former Flying Eagles Midfielder Orkuma". allnigeriasoccer.com. 2019-06-19. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  10. "Orkuma delighted to make history with US Monastir". 11th Media Global Concept. 2020-09-14. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  11. Alao, Seyi (2020-09-28). "Anthony Okpotu and Moses Orkuma celebrates Tunisian Cup title". Latest Sports News In Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  12. Alao, Olusola (2020-09-15). "Orkuma salutes historic continental slot with US Monastir, makes Team of Season". ScoreNigeria.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  13. Ojewunmi, Moses (2020-10-13). "Okpotu, Orkuma join Qatari sides Qatar SC and Umm Salal SC". Latest Sports News In Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  14. Busari, Niyi (2020-10-24). "Moses Signs For Umm Salal". bsnsports.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-13.
  15. Playing for Nigeria is the greatest moment of my career – Moses Orkuma brila.net

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