‘I’m well’ — Wilson Oruma debunks ill-health rumour

Wilson Oruma, ex-Nigeria international, has debunked reports claiming he is battling deterioration of health and is bed-ridden.

There were rumours over the weekend that the former Super Eagles midfielder had been hospitalised after suffering an unnamed illness.

A viral video showed a grizzled man who looked like Oruma being administered intravenous fluid on a sick bed.

The video stirred mixed reactions on social media, with some fans sending prayers and well wishes.

However, in a video on Tuesday, Oruma appreciated fans for their concerns, adding that he and his family are “healthy and sound”.

The 1996 Olympics gold medalist confirmed the time stamp of the new video while saying he is “good and looks cute”.

Former Super Eagles star Wilson Oruma says he is doing FINE!

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He tries to address people's concerns after some post went viral last week claiming he was bed-ridden in ill health.

Christian Obodo (in a voice note yesterday) angrily dismissed the viral stuff, now watch ORUMA! pic.twitter.com/sXeSC9z93a

— Fisayo Dairo (@FisayoDairo) May 2, 2023

“What’s up, my people, Much love. Thank you for everything — every support you have been giving to me,” Oruma said.

“Thank you for the love you are showing to my family. We are healthy and sound. Thank you so much. I never knew people love so much like that. I appreciate and celebrate you all. Thank you so much.

“But as you can see, I am well and healthy. I’m good and look so cute. Today is the second of May and I made this video today just to tell everyone that I am good and I have so much love for them. And I appreciate them so much.”

Oruma was the top scorer when Nigeria won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 1993 in Japan. He was also part of the team that won gold for the country in the football event of the Atlanta ’96 Olympic games.

He bagged 19 caps for the Super Eagles throughout his career which saw him play for FC Sochaux and Olympic Marseille among others.