Riches to rag: These African soccer stars went broke after retirement

Novieku Babatunde Adeola December 05, 2019
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Wilson Oruma

Ex Nigerian international, Wilson Oruma was one of the brightest talents to play for the national team. A junior world cup winner, he was the star of the 1993 tournament, scoring six goals. He maintained his form and played for the senior side.

After retirement, Oruma was reported to have been suffering from emotional disorder after he was allegedly duped by a fake clergyman on December 12. His $3 million meant he became broke after his playing career.

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He only got to his feet after his colleagues, Augustine Eguavoen, Samson Siasia, and Nwankwo Kanu, agreed to take part in a soccer game to raise funds for him. He is currently one of the technical staff in the Super Eagles setup.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: December 5, 2019

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