Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi is on the verge of making his long-awaited return to action after spending eight months sidelined with an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
Nice head coach Franck Haise has disclosed the Nigerian forward is progressing well but may require additional time before featuring in competitive matches.
Moffi, who underwent surgery in July 2024, has been working hard to recover and was recently cleared to rejoin full training.
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While this is a positive development for both Nice and the Nigerian national team, Haise remains cautious about rushing the striker back too soon.
“He (Moffi) may need a bit more time, but it is encouraging,” Haise said, per GFFN. With the Super Eagles always on the lookout for attacking reinforcements, Moffi’s return could provide a major boost to Nigeria’s offensive options ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
When will Terem Moffi start playing again?
Having resumed training with his teammates, Moffi’s next step is to regain full match fitness. The Super Eagles striker’s prolonged absence from the field has naturally led to a loss of sharpness, and he will need to gradually build his physical condition before being deemed ready for competitive action.
Nice’s coaching staff will likely adopt a cautious approach, easing him back into the squad rather than rushing his return. Moffi will need to prove his fitness in training sessions and possibly feature in a few reserve or friendly matches before making a full comeback in Ligue 1.
Despite the excitement surrounding Moffi’s return, the timing presents a challenge as Nice are currently in outstanding form, having won their last five Ligue 1 matches. This means that breaking back into the starting lineup may not be easy for Moffi, as competition for places remains fierce.
