Moses Orkuma has completed a move from Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca to Libyan Premier League side Union Military on a free transfer, signing a contract that runs from 2026-02-03 to 2026-02-03. The Nigeria international defensive midfielder joins the Libyan club with a current market valuation of €700k, according to the latest data.
The deal ends Orkuma’s stint in Morocco’s Botola Pro Inwi and returns him to Libyan football, where he previously played for Al-Ahli SC and Al-Ahly SC earlier in his career. The transfer was registered as a free transfer, indicating that his contract at Raja Casablanca had reached its conclusion and that he was available without a fee. Union Military, who compete in the Libyan Premier League, secure a seasoned holding midfielder with extensive experience across North Africa and the Gulf.
Born on 19 Jul 1994 in Gboko, Orkuma is 31 and operates primarily as a defensive midfielder, favouring his right foot. His role at Union Military is expected to centre on screening the back line and providing structure in midfield, leveraging over a decade of professional experience in Tunisia, Qatar, Kuwait, Morocco and Libya. The move also confirms that he will continue his career abroad rather than in his native Nigeria, extending a long spell away from the Nigerian domestic scene.
Orkuma’s club journey reflects a steady climb through a variety of leagues. After emerging at Lobi Stars FC in Nigeria, he first left for Libya with Al-Ahly SC, then moved to Tunisian heavyweights Etoile Sportive du Sahel. Loan and permanent switches kept him in Tunisia with Al-Ahli SC and Stade Gabèsien, where his market value began to rise, before a notable spell at US Monastir boosted his valuation up to €600k and beyond. A subsequent move to Qatar’s Umm Salal SC continued his progression, followed by a stint in Kuwait with Al-Tadamon SC, and then a return to US Monastir. His transfer to Raja Casablanca in Morocco in the 2025/26 season preceded this latest switch to Union Military.
Market-value trends underline his status as a consistently rated professional. From €100k as a 20-year-old at Etoile Sportive du Sahel, his value increased across spells in Tunisia and Qatar, peaking at €700k during his time at Umm Salal SC. A later upswing at US Monastir saw his valuation reach €800k before settling at €700k at Raja Casablanca ahead of this Union Military move.
Orkuma’s extensive experience in North African competitions, including the Tunisian top flight and Morocco’s Botola Pro Inwi, suggests Union Military are adding a tactically disciplined midfielder accustomed to physically intense, technically demanding leagues. His history in the Libyan Premier League with Al-Ahli SC and Al-Ahly SC also means he is familiar with the environment, travel demands and playing conditions in the country.
With Union Military active in a competitive Libyan Premier League landscape, the addition of a 31-year-old defensive specialist with broad regional experience is likely aimed at stabilising their midfield and adding leadership. For Orkuma, this confirmed transfer represents another chapter in a career built almost entirely outside Nigeria, reinforcing his reputation as a well-travelled African midfielder and potentially shaping the closing prime years of his professional journey in Libyan football.
