Moses Orkuma

Moses Orkuma

Personal information
Full name	Moses Orkuma[1]
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.[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]

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

External links

• Moses Orkuma at WorldFootball.net