Club football returned after two weeks of international break, and one of Nigeria’s newest stars was back at it as he delivered a man of the match display
Nigeria’s newest star Terem Moffi has received praises from fans following his match-winning performance in Lorient’s victory over Lille on Friday night.
Moffi delivered a man of the match performance as he helped Les Merlus defeat the defending champions in their Ligue 1 encounter at Stade du Moustoir.
The 21-year-old set up a brilliant assist before scoring the winner as Lorient secured a 2-1 home win. Moffi’s assist was a stroke of genius, holding off four defenders before setting up Armand Lauriente for the opener.
Omo..!!!
This Terem Moffi assist against Lille is downright FILTHY!!!
DAMNNNNNN!!!
🔥@patomiliki @ObongItata_Esq @sportingshina @07SuperNerd @TheOddSolace pic.twitter.com/QeTi4cQGrd
— Blanka's Grin (@ErmBison) September 10, 2021
He then capped off a brilliant performance with an 87th-minute winner after Burak Yilmaz had restored parity for the away side from the penalty spot.
Following the match, fans took to social media to shower praises on the Nigerian international, who has only made three appearances for the Super Eagles.
I'm gonna keep an eye on this Terem Moffi kid. He could be one for the future. #cpfc
— Ttime (@TtimeSTL) September 10, 2021
Naija striker, Terem Moffi just demolished Lille for Lorient. 1 assist and 1 goal. Nice display. 👏🏿
— Certified Gunner (@Castrofied) September 10, 2021
Terem Moffi is on fire 🔥 one goal and assist for the Super Eagles striker tonight.
— Finecountry Azubuike David (@finecountryazu1) September 10, 2021
I think I'd hedge all bets on Terem Moffi not staying past next summer at Lorient. Almost a perfect archetype of a forward teams within the top 5 leagues are looking for. Mohammed Bayo, of course, the other name I'll mention.
— wollin (@wollin0) September 10, 2021
Terem Moffi SZN. Should stay and hone his craft at Lorient for a bit, but he's got the potential to play for a much better team. #Ligue1 https://t.co/ovX7pLyhMX
— Rob C (@RobC0810) September 10, 2021
Terem moffi with the assit of the year..French league na suya
— 🇳🇬 Muhammad Kaura 🇮🇹 (@i_am_kaura) September 10, 2021
Immense bravo pour ton match Terem Moffi #FCLLOSC
— 🇨🇵Bobo🇲🇨 (@BoboMunegu) September 10, 2021
https://twitter.com/Sam08811719/status/1436406859322249219
Le match de Terem Moffi : #FCLLOSC pic.twitter.com/za4eaK18av
— 13įšťã (@Treizista) September 10, 2021
Terem Moffi is a ridiculously good striker.
— Zach Lowy (@ZachLowy) September 10, 2021
Incredible by Terem Moffi.
What a player he is.
— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) September 10, 2021
With his winner, Moffi now has two goals and two assists in five Ligue 1 matches this season. The former Kortrijk striker is on course to equal or beat the record of 14 goals he scored last season.
