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Oruma's brilliance shone early as he captained Nigeria's U-17 team to victory at the 1993 World Championship.
Wilson Oruma's name evokes a mix of emotions in Nigerian football as he was a phenomenal key member of several successful national teams, and a skillful player who carved a path in Europe's top leagues.
His later life was marked by challenges including health crisis.
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Oruma led Nigeria to U-17 World Cup glory
Wilson Oruma's career started brightly and was the captain of Nigeria's U-17 team that emerged victorious at the 1993 World Championship.
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At the tournament he became the top scorer with a staggering six goals. This set the stage for a promising senior career.
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Oruma and the victorious national team
He earned his first senior international cap in 1995 and went on to represent the Super Eagles for over a decade where he featured in 19 matches.
He played a role in Nigeria's 1998 World Cup and scored a goal during the group stage against Paraguay.
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Wilson Oruma was a part of Nigeria's U-23 Dream Team that defeated Brazil in the semi-finals en route winning gold at the Atlanta 96 Olympic Games in the USA
Most notably, Oruma was part of the historic Atlanta 1996 Olympic gold medal-winning squad which made him to solidify his place in Nigerian football history.
He also contributed to the team's third-place finish at the 2002 and 2006 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Oruma’s career in European football
Oruma's club career flourished in Europe, he played for prestigious teams in France's Ligue 1, including Lens, Marseille, Sochaux, and Guingamp.
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He also had a stint in Switzerland with Servette, during this time, he experienced success, winning the UEFA Intertoto Cup, the Ligue 1 title, and the French Cup.
This period likely ensured financial security for him and his family after his retirement from professional football.
Oruma suffers financial problems
However, Oruma's story took a downward trajectory after his playing days came to an end.
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Reports indicate he was the victim of a substantial financial scam in 2016, allegedly losing a significant amount of money. This event seems to have had a profound impact on his life.
Where is the former Super Eagles star?
There are limited information about his current lifestyle, Oruma reportedly resides in Lagos and avoids the spotlight.
This shift towards privacy suggests a desire for a quieter life after the challenges he faced.
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His later struggles serve as a reminder of the complexities athletes can face after their careers end.
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