Concerns Over True Health Status of Nigerian Olympic Medalist Wilson Oruma

• Wilson Oruma seems to be struggling following a report of him in a hospital bed and receiving treatment
• The former Nigerian international retired in 2006 but was duped of his life savings while trying to venture into business
• Nigerians and ex-internationals are worried about the former player’s current health status as he battles to survive

Nigerians are bewildered over the health status of former Nigerian international, Wilson Oruma, who was captured helplessly in bed.

A report had it that the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Gold medalist was on a drip and snoring on his sick bed while receiving treatment.

Oruma was instrumental as Nigerian powered their way through to the semi-final of the Olympic Games in 1996 before beating Brazil and then Argentina to claim gold.

In a chat with Punch, Oruma’s ex-teammate Joseph Dosu said:

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“I saw the video as well and I have been trying to find out what really happened to Wilson."

Sunday Oliseh added:

“Wilson Oruma? Not again. It's unfortunate. I feel for him and I wish him speedy recovery.”

Oruma retired from professional football in 2006 but was reportedly duped of about N2billion while trying to invest in the oil and gas sector.

He consequently suffered emotional trauma, and at some point, former president of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick made efforts to assist the ex-international.

It was gathered that Pinnick, who is a FIFA Executive Council member, paid his outstanding hospital bills at that time and relocated him to a better-equipped one in his bid to rehabilitate him.

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At the age of 17 years and 100 days, Opabunmi became the third-youngest player to feature at the FIFA World Cup when he starred in a 0-0 game against England in Korea/Japan in 2002.

His career ended abruptly in 2006 after he started experiencing vision problems in one of his eyes.