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Nigeria claimed the trophy, defeating the reigning champions 2-1 in Tokyo.
Wilson Oruma's career started brightly and was the captain of Nigeria's U-17 team that emerged victorious at the 1993 World Championship.
At the World Cup, Oruma leadership was electric and he led the team to the FIFA U-17 World Cup glory for the second time in hitory of the country after winning the maiden edition in 1985.
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The young maestro who orchestrated this triumph was hoisted onto the shoulders of his teammates, a wide grin splitting his face. This was a moment forever etched in Nigerian football folklore.
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Oruma's brilliance shone early as he captained Nigeria's U-17 team to victory at the 1993 World Championship.
Oruma led Nigeria to U-17 World Cup glory
Wilson Oruma burst onto the scene as a young prodigy, captaining Nigeria's triumphant U-17 team at the 1993 World Championship.
Nigeria claimed the trophy, defeating the reigning champions 2-1 in Tokyo.
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Wilson Oruma was a part of Nigeria's U-23 Dream Team that defeated Brazil in the semi-finals en route winning gold at the Atlanta 96 Olympic Games in the USA
His dominance was undeniable, as his remarkable six goals tally helped me claim the top scorer award at the tournament.
Oruma's leadership and talent on that world stage sparked a new era for Nigerian football as he inspired a generation of young players to dream big, to believe that anything is possible.
His electrifying performance at the tournament fueled expectations and many fans expected that his form would translate into a stellar career for the senior team.
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However, Wilson Oruma did not quite have the same impact in the Super Eagles as many would have expected. His career was blighted by injuries, and he struggled for form, before ultimately retiring in 2011.
Wilson Oruma scored 49 club career goals in 433 games. He won the French Ligue 1, French Cup, French League Cup, and the Swiss Cup.
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