Terem Moffi Returns To Training After Long Injury Layoff
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Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has resumed full-team training with French Ligue 1 club OGC Nice following a lengthy absence due to an ACL injury. The 25 year old suffered the setback in July, just before the start of the 2024/25 season, keeping him on the sidelines for several months.
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Now back in training, Moffi is aiming to return to competitive action before the end of the month as Nice continue their campaign in Ligue 1. His return will be a boost for both his club and Nigeria, as he looks to regain full fitness and reclaim his spot in the national team.
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Terem Moffi’s return to training is a significant moment, not just for OGC Nice but also for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. ACL injuries are among the most challenging setbacks for footballers, often requiring patience, discipline, and extensive rehabilitation. His recovery highlights the importance of modern sports science and the mental resilience needed to return to top-level football.
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For Nice, having Moffi back will provide a crucial boost to their attacking options. The team has had to adjust in his absence, and integrating him back into the squad will be key. Given his goal-scoring instincts and physical presence, his return could help propel the club towards their objectives for the season.
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From a Nigerian perspective, his recovery comes at an important time. With major international on the horizon, including World Cup qualifiers and the next Africa Cup of Nations, Moffi's availability adds depth to Nigeria’s striking options. If he can quickly regain his form, he will give national team selectors an additional attacking threat alongside Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Kelechi Iheanacho.
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Injuries are an unfortunate reality of football, but Moffi’s resilience in overcoming this challenge could make his return even more rewarding. Now, the focus will be on whether he can hit the ground running and rediscover the form that made him a key player for both club and country.
Did You Know?
Terem Moffi scored 18 Ligue 1 goals during the 2022/23 season, making him the top-scoring Nigerian in Europe’s top five leagues that year.
He moved to OGC Nice from Lorient in January 2023, in a deal reportedly worth €30 million.
Moffi made his Super Eagles debut in June 2021, scoring in a friendly against Cameroon.
He comes from a footballing family his father, Leo Moffi, was a goalkeeper in Nigeria’s domestic league.
Before moving to France, Moffi played in Lithuania and Belgium, showcasing his adaptability across different European leagues.
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