Moses Orkuma

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Moses Orkuma
Personal information
Full name Moses Orkuma [1]
Date of birth (1994-07-19) 19 July 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Gboko, Nigeria
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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.

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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. [2] He made his debut against Olympic Azzaweya in a 1-1 home draw. [3]

In June 2014 Orkuma joined Tunisian club Étoile Sportive du Sahel on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract. [4]

In 2016, Orkuma signed for Libyan side Al Ahli SC on loan until the endo of the season. [5] He scored his first goal in a friendly match against Olympique Sidi Bouzid in January 2016. [6] At the end of the season Al Ahli and Etoile du Sahel extended his loan at the Libyan club. [7]

On 20 July 2017, Orkuma joined Stade Gabèsien in Tunisia, on a two-year contract. [8]

On 19 June 2019, Orkuma joined US Monastir on a two-year deal. [9] He helped Monastir classify to the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time, [10] by winning the Tunisian Cup. [11] His club finished third in the league and he made the team of the season. [12]

In 2020, he signed for Qatari club Umm Salal SC, on a reported fee of $500,000, [13] signing a two-year contract. [14]

Orkuma has described playing for the Nigeria national under-20 team as the highlight of his career. [15]

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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. 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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