Moses Orkuma Explained
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]
Notes and References
- Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013 List of Players: Nigeria . FIFA.com . PDF . 17 . Fédération Internationale de Football Association . 23 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130627043508/http://www.fifadata.com/document/FWYC/2013/pdf/FWYC_2013_SquadLists.pdf . 27 June 2013 . dead.
- Web site: Audu . Samm . 2013-11-21 . Ahly Benghazy deal best says Orkuma - Nigeria Premier League 2012/13 - Lobi Stars - Moses Orkuma . 2023-10-13 . AfricanFootball.com.
- Web site: benuenewsonline . 2013-10-02 . Okpotu, Orkuma thrilled with debuts for Libyan clubs . 2023-10-13 . Benue News Online . en.
- Web site: 2014-06-04 . Etoile Sahel Snatched Moses Orkuma From Under Zamalek Noses . 2023-10-13 . www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
- Web site: 2016-01-07 . Al Ahly de Tripoli On Brink Of Deal For Moses Orkuma . 2023-10-13 . allnigeriasoccer.com.
- Web site: 2016-01-17 . Moses Orkuma Pleased To Get Off The Mark For Al Ahly de Tripoli . 2023-10-13 . allnigeriasoccer.com.
- Web site: Al-Ahly Tripoli Hoping To Extend Moses Orkuma Stay For Six More Months . 2023-10-13 . www.allnigeriasoccer.com.
- Web site: Solaja . Kunle . 2017-07-20 . Former Lobi Star Midfielder Joins Tunisia’s Stade Gabèsien - Sports Village Square . 2023-10-13 . www.sportsvillagesquare.com . en-US.
- Web site: 2019-06-19 . Done Deal: US Monastir Announce Signing Of Former Flying Eagles Midfielder Orkuma . 2023-10-13 . allnigeriasoccer.com.
- Web site: 2020-09-14 . Orkuma delighted to make history with US Monastir . 2023-10-13 . 11th Media Global Concept . en.
- Web site: Alao . Seyi . 2020-09-28 . Anthony Okpotu and Moses Orkuma celebrates Tunisian Cup title . 2023-10-13 . Latest Sports News In Nigeria . en-US.
- Web site: Alao . Olusola . 2020-09-15 . Orkuma salutes historic continental slot with US Monastir, makes Team of Season . 2023-10-13 . ScoreNigeria.com . en-US.
- Web site: Ojewunmi . Moses . 2020-10-13 . Okpotu, Orkuma join Qatari sides Qatar SC and Umm Salal SC . 2023-10-13 . Latest Sports News In Nigeria . en-US.
- Web site: Busari . Niyi . 2020-10-24 . Moses Signs For Umm Salal . 2023-10-13 . bsnsports.com.ng.
- https://www.brila.net/playing-for-nigeria-is-the-greatest-moment-of-my-career-moses-orkuma/ Playing for Nigeria is the greatest moment of my career – Moses Orkuma
