Terem Moffi

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi has made a timely comeback, earning a spot in OGC Nice’s matchday squad for their Ligue 1 clash against Metz on Sunday. The 26 year old forward, sidelined since mid October due to a calf injury sustained in training, missed the Aiglons’ last six matches, including their 2-2 draw with AS Monaco on October 5.

Moffi’s absence also cost him a place in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon in Morocco this week, despite a recall for last month’s qualifiers where he played sparingly in the 2-1 win over Lesotho and 4-0 victory against Benin*. Now fully recovered and back in team training, he could be a late game option for coach *Franck Haise* against a revitalized Metz side, which has won its last two matches after a poor start.

Nice, pushing for Champions League qualification, boast a strong record against Metz, unbeaten in their last three meetings without conceding. Moffi’s physicality and two pre-injury goals could ignite their attack at Stade Saint-Symphorien. He joins Jonathan Clauss as a key returnee in the 20 man squad. Welcome back, Terem, time to make an impact.