Teremas "Terem" Igobor Moffi, simply known as Terem Moffi for short, born on the 25th of May, 1999, is a Nigerian football player, who plays the position of a Centre-Forward for Ligue 1 club Nice and the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
Terem gained national recognition after representing Nigeria in the 2023 AFCON championship. In this short but very informative blog article, we will get to know more about the football striker and superstar, Terem Moffi. Read and discover more as you scroll down the post.
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TEREM MOFFI BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Terem Moffi was born on the 25th of May, 1999 in Calabar, the state capital of Cross River state, southern Nigeria to Mr and Mrs Leo and Margaret Moffi.
Terem has 3 siblings of which all are boys. For his education, he had some of his basic education here in Nigeria, before he relocated to England to further his studies. He then attended Buckswood School in East Sussex, England. It was here that Terem further solidified his football skills, thanks to the football academy programme offered by Buckswood.
We now move on to discuss more about Terem’s football career and achievements so far.
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. 2016-2017 – Buckswood
2. 2017 – Kauno Žalgiris
3. 2019-2020 – Riteriai
4. 2020 – Kortrijk
5. 2021 upwards – Nigeria
6. 2020-2023 – Lorient
7. 2023 – Nice (loan)
8. 2023 upwards – Nice
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LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. A Lyga
2. Belgian Pro League
3. Ligue 1
4. AFCON
5. FIFA
6. Belgian Cup
7. Coupe de France
8. UEFA Europa League
9. UEFA Europa Conference League
POSITION: Centre-Forward
CURRENT CLUB: Nice
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
As an Individual:
1. In the 2022-2023 UEFA Europa Conference League championship, Terem Moffi was awarded the Goal of the season award.
2. Moffi was recognised by the Nigerian government and was awarded a Member Of the Order of the Niger (MON).
As a Team:
In the 2023 AFCON, Nigeria took second position and lost the trophy to Ivory Coast, Terem was part of the Eagles team that made it as Runner Ups.
And more…
TEREM MOFFI AGE
Terem Moffi is currently 25 years of age as of 2024. He was born on the 25th of May, 1999.
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TEREM MOFFI HEIGHT
Terem Moffi is 6 ft 2 inches tall.
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NATIONALITY
Terem Moffi is from Nigeria.
STATE OF ORIGIN
Terem Moffi hails from Cross River State, Southern Nigeria.
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TRIBE
Terem Moffi was born in Calabar, Cross River State, though he is not from there (Calabar). Terem Moffi is Ogoja by tribe. Ogoja is a tribe found only In Cross River State.
TEREM MOFFI’S PARENT
Terem Moffi’s parents are natives of Cross River state and go by the name of Mr Leo and Mrs Margaret Moffi, as earlier stated in the post. Nothing much is known about Margaret Moffi, Terem’s mother, but a thing or two is known about Mr Leo. Together, they bore 4 children, all male. See more about Terem Moffi’s father below.
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Mr Leo Moffi is Terem Moffi’s father. Just like Terem, Leo was also a football lover and a player himself. He played the position of a goalkeeper for different clubs during his prime. According to footballbiography.com, Mr Leo Moffi keeped the goal post for clubs like Enugu Rangers, El Kanemi Warriors, Calabar Rovers, Black Cats of Ogoja and Vasco da Gama.
TEREM MOFFI WIFE
Terem Moffi is still quite young. He isn't married yet and single at the moment. He's probably focusing more on his career for now.
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SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Not Available
Instagram: moffigram_
Twitter: 7erem_
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: Nil
Instagram: 70k followers
Twitter: 14k followers
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FUN FACTS
Below are some exciting fun facts about Terem Moffi you have never heard of.
1. Terem Moffi was born on May 25, 1999.
2. He hails from Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria.
3. His father is a retired civil servant and former footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.
4. Terem has a younger sister.
5. He began playing football at age 6.
6. Moffi's idol is Thierry Henry.
7. He attended a local school in Calabar.
8. Moffi joined a local football academy, Kalaba FC.
9. He moved to Lithuania to join FK Kauno Žalgiris.
10. Moffi scored 20 goals in 30 appearances for Kauno Žalgiris.
11. Moffi made his Ligue 1 debut with Lorient in 2020.
12. Moffi has represented Nigeria's U20 and senior national teams.
13. He made his Super Eagles debut in 2021.
14. Moffi's nickname is "The Goal Scorer".
15. He is known for his speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability.
16. Moffi boasts the second-highest average speed in Ligue 1, reaching 33.58km/h, just behind Kylian Mbappé.
17. He scored 20 goals in 29 league games for Riteriai in Lithuania and 14 goals in 28 appearances for Lorient in his first season in France.
18. Moffi's father and Alex Iwobi's father are close friends, and Iwobi took Moffi under his wing during his schooling days in England. This means, the same way Mr Leo Moffi and Mr Chuka Iwobi were friends back then, Alex Iwobi and Terem Moffi are friends as well. This screams strengthening friendships.
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CONCLUSION
Terem Moffi's incredible journey from a young boy in Calabar to a goal-scoring sensation in Europe is a story that will leave you in awe. With his impressive skills, lightning-fast speed, and goal scoring ability, Moffi has proven himself to be a true lover of the ball sport.
What's next for this Nigerian sensation? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Terem Moffi is a name you'll be hearing a lot more of in the world of football. Thanks for reading, see you again next time and the next after that.
FAQS
Q. Which State is Terem Moffi from?
A. Terem Moffi is from Cross River State, Southern Nigeria.
Q. How old is Terem Moffi
A. Terem Moffi is 25 years old as of 2024.
Q. Who is Terem Moffi?
A. Terem Moffi is a Nigerian footballer who plays for Ligue 1 club, Nice and the Super Eagles of Nigeria team.
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