Terem Moffi Targets Silverware After FC Porto Switch, Hails Farioli Reunion

Terem Moffi says he is determined to rediscover his joy for football and help FC Porto compete for trophies after completing his move to the Portuguese giants.

Speaking after signing his contract, the Nigerian striker stressed that happiness on the pitch brings out the best in his game, as he looks to make an immediate impact in blue and white.

“I am a player who loves to be happy playing football. When I feel like that, nothing else matters, I am at my best,” Moffi said. “I love scoring goals, working for the team and helping my teammates, as well as interacting with the fans.

“I feel very proud to be here. Wearing the colors of this Club means a lot to me and I can only thank the president, the coach and the fans.”

The 25-year-old acknowledged Porto’s winning tradition and the responsibility that comes with representing one of Europe’s most decorated clubs.

“Everyone knows FC Porto, a Club that fights to win games and trophies in Europe and in Portugal. I know how important that is for the fans, for the Porto family, so it’s very good to be here,” he added.

Moffi will also reunite with former OGC Nice coach Francesco Farioli, a relationship he believes will be key to his development.

“We worked together two years ago and coach Francesco Farioli is someone who likes to focus on the small details,” Moffi explained. “He focuses on those details to make you evolve. When he left, he went to Ajax and had a great season there, now at FC Porto he is also doing something extraordinary, so he has all my respect and consideration.”

The agreement includes an option for FC Porto to permanently acquire the striker’s sporting registration and 100 percent of his economic rights for a fixed fee of €8 million, plus up to €250,000 in performance-related add-ons linked to collective and individual objectives. Should the move be made permanent, OGC Nice will retain a 10 percent sell-on clause on any future profit.

Moffi has been handed the number 29 jersey and will be hoping to quickly win over the Dragões faithful as he begins a new chapter in his career.

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Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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