Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has called up Calabar-born Nigerian striker Terem Moffi to replace injured Victor Boniface in Super Eagles AFCON squad, MySportDab reports.
Moffi, 24, will be expected to partner Victor Osimhen on the attack as the Super Eagles set sight on clinching their fourth AFCON trophy.
Terem Moffi replaces Victor Boniface in Super Eagles AFCON squad | Image Credit: Getty Images
The 24-year-old was previously dropped off the 25-man squad although he is still active with Nigeria national team. Moffi is a good striker but was down Jose Peseiro’s striker options for 2023 AFCON.
AC Milan star Samuel Chukwueze, injured Bayer Leverkusen forward and five-time Rookies winner Victor Boniface, and Napoli sensation Victor Osimhen were hot shots for Peseiro for the Super Eagles frontline, hence Moffi fell out of favor.
Who is Terem Moffi? Can he replace Victor Boniface?
Terem Moffi is a 12-cap Super Eagles striker currently playing in French Ligue 1 for Nice. He joined the Ligue outfit on a loan deal from Lorient before the club signed him permanently following an impressive loan shift.
The former Kortrijk forward started his career in 2017 playing for a Lithuanian club Kauno Zalgiris before joining another Lithuanian side Rietari.
He recorded a stunning 20 goal tally in 26 appearances for Rietari before moving to Belgian side Kortrijk. After his spell with Kortrijk, Ligue 1 side Lorient showed interest on Moffi and signed the player.
Terem Moffi in action for Nice | Image Credit: Getty Images
He was unable to nail home a regular spot with Lorient and was subsequently loaned to Nice, where he has breathed life back to his career.
In 16 league appearances for Nice, he has scored 6 goals. Moffi his known for his lethal leg-leg and right leg as well, and can easily sweep his way pass defenders with his great dribbling skills. He was also known for his pace and stamina with the ball
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Terem Moffi has been called up to replace the injured Victor Boniface at the AFCON… Congratulations King 🇳🇬🦅 pic.twitter.com/tSHEx8FvCD
— Santi™ (@ThePeakSanti) January 9, 2024
