Sports News of Wednesday, 25 March 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe story of Wilson Oruma is one that begins in glory and descends into a painful lesson many young footballers are only now beginning to understand. In 1993, Oruma stood at the summit of youth football, captaining Nigeria to victory at the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Over nearly two decades, Oruma earned well, lived the life many dream of, and seemed set for a comfortable retirement. The Nigeria Football Federation reached out, while figures within Nigerian football, including Amaju Pinnick, helped him through his recovery. Slowly, step by step, Oruma began to rebuild.

Source: GhanaWeb March 25, 2026 18:53 UTC