Moses Orkuma

Moses Orkuma
Personal information
Full name Moses Orkuma[1]
Date of birth (1994-07-19) 19 July 1994
Place of birth Gboko, Nigeria
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2002–2005 Abaya Academy
2005–2007 BCC Lions F.C.
2007–2009 Abaya Academy
2009–2011 Babanawa F.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2013 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 50 (1)
2019–2020 US Monastir 24 (0)
2020–2022 Umm Salal 45 (0)
2022–2023 Al-Tadamon 22 (0)
2023–2025 US Monastir 54 (0)
2025– Raja CA 0 (0)
International career
2013–2015 Nigeria U20 14 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 June 2025

Moses Orkuma (born 19 July 1994) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Botola club Raja CA.

Club career

Moses Orkuma was born on 19 July 1994 in Gboko and started playing football when he was six years old.

In his secondary school days at Government Secondary school Gboko, he joined Abaya Football Academy before joining the juniors of BCC Lions. When he was promoted to the senior team, he went back to Abaya. In 2009, he joined Babanawa FC, a National League division one side. In 2011, he was signed by Lobi Stars FC.

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]

On 5 June 2025, he signed a two-year contract with Raja CA, under Lassaad Chabbi who coached him in Monastir back in 2020.[15]

International career

Orkuma has described playing for the Nigeria national under-20 team as the highlight of his career.[16] He took part in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup and te 2013 African U-20 Championship.

Honours

Al Ahli Tripoli

US Monastir

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. ^ "Moses Orkuma Joins Raja Casablanca on Two-Year Deal". Talk Talk Nigeria. 2025-06-05. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  16. ^ Playing for Nigeria is the greatest moment of my career – Moses Orkuma brila.net
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