Injury knocks out Nigeria’s leading goalscorer in Europe’s top five leagues

No Nigerian in any of the continent’s greatest leagues has scored extra objectives than the France-based striker

FC Lorient have confirmed that Nigerian ahead Terem Moffi is affected by a sprained ankle which can preserve him out of motion for ‘just a few days’.

Moffi fell badly on his ankle throughout the first half of Lorient’s conflict in opposition to Reims on Saturday and was changed shortly after.

And on Wednesday morning, FCL revealed on the membership’s official web site that the Tremendous Eagles ace would miss subsequent weekend’s journey to Troyes due to the damage.

The membership did not disclose the size of time Moffi will probably be out of aggressive motion, stating that this might be made public within the subsequent few days.

Moffi has began the 2022-2023 league season on fireplace after smashing eight objectives for Lorient in Ligue 1.

The 23-year-old has been one of the vital thrilling stars within the French prime flight, outlining PSG’s duo of Neymar Julian and Kylian Mbappe sooner or later.

His spectacular objective haul additionally makes him Nigeria’s main goalscorer in Europe’s prime 5 leagues.

Moffi has equally excelled for the Tremendous Eagles just lately.

The previous Kortrijk ahead has scored three objectives within the final two video games for Nigeria, together with a brace in opposition to Sao Tome and Principe and as soon as versus Algeria in a pleasant final month.

Moffi will hope to get well in time to make the Tremendous Eagles’ subsequent matches in opposition to Costa Rica and Portugal in November.