Oruma looked dapper in a black suit at the 2018 NFF Awards
Former Super Eagles midfielder Wilson Oruma made his first public appearance at the NFF Awards on Monday, February 19 after his latest recovery from a mental breakdown.
Oruma’s post-football life has been out of order following the mental breakdown he suffered after he was duped the sum of N1.2b.
The 41-year-old has fully recovered after he was hospitalised following his recent struggles and attended the 2018 NFF Awards at the Eko Hotels and Suites.
YOUNG Pele…????
Meet former #Nigeria international Wilson Oruma. Won the U-17 World Cup in 1993 and Olympic football gold medal ? in 1996. He’s here at the NFF awards in Lagos. Him: “Shina everything you go through in life is a lesson.” #Legend pic.twitter.com/t5NOAvGXSG
— Oluwashina Okeleji (@oluwashina) February 19, 2018
Oruma’s career
Oruma had a 17-year career playing for the likes of Lens, Samsunspor, Sochaux and was also a regular for the Super Eagles.
He was one of the breakout stars of the Golden Eaglets that won the 1993 U-17 FIFA World Cup.
Three years later, he was part of the U-23 team that made history by winning the gold medal at the football event of Atlanta 96 Summer Olympic Games.
He also represented the Super Eagles and won two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) bronze medals (2002 and 2006).
Source: Pulse.ng
