Super Eagles forward Terem Moffi has rejoined his teammates at Nice for preseason training as he looks to bounce back to his best in the upcoming campaign.
The 26-year-old endured an injury-plagued season last year, spending most of it on the sidelines before finally making his return in March as a late substitute during Nice’s 2-1 defeat to Monaco.
Moffi eventually found the back of the net for the first time in 388 days during Nice’s emphatic 6-0 victory over Brest — a result that confirmed their place in the Champions League play-offs. The Nigerian striker called the goal a pure relief, saying it marked the end of the most challenging phase of his career.
“Getting an ACL and meniscus surgery has to top the list, difficult times,” he said. “I accepted it and took it day by day, although some days were frustrating. I had good people around me and my faith helped me a lot. A lot to say, but I’ll keep it brief.”
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As the new season draws near, Moffi will be eager to regain the sharp form that once made him one of Ligue 1’s most dangerous attackers. Across his first two seasons with Nice, he netted 20 goals in 52 appearances across all competitions, following a successful stint at Lorient where he scored 35 times in 90 games.
Earlier in his career, Moffi had his first major breakthrough in Lithuania, where he scored an impressive 21 goals in 32 matches, before moving to the Belgian Pro League where he tallied five goals in 11 outings for Kortrijk.
Moffi will also be aiming to earn a place back in the Nigerian national team setup for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in December.
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