Former youth international Moses Orkuma has dedicated Umm Salal’s 1-0 victory over Qatar Sports Club away on Saturday to the protesters who lost their lives while demonstrating against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria.
Orkuma, who assisted for the only goal of the game, told SCORENigeria that he is saddened with the events in Nigeria where many lives have been lost due to the protest.
“I dedicate this victory to all the peaceful protesters who lost their lives why demanding for a better Nigeria and a better future,” Orkuma said.
Orkuma came face-to-face with his former teammate at Tunisian club US Monastir, Anthony Okpotu, who also made his debut for Qatar SC.
The former Lobi Stars midfielder said the victory will boost his confidence and that of the entire team.
“This victory is going to give me a lot of confidence not only me but the entire team,” he further told SCORENigeria
“I had just one training with the team and was able to play full game.
“This is the first victory of the season in five games, we hope to progress.”
