Nice boss rates Moffi's performance after debut

OGC Nice Head Coach Didier Digard has expressed satisfaction with Terem Moffi's performance on his debut last weekend.

Moffi, 23, began the campaign with his new club to a winning start as Nice beat Olympique Marseille 3-1 in Ligue 1 on Sunday, February 5.

The Super Eagles striker who joined Les Aiglons on transfer deadline day was drafted into the line-up by manager Didier Digard.

Moffi saw 73 minutes of action on his debut his new boss is optimistic considering his output in his first game.

“It was a high-intensity game, and he gave a lot,” Digard noted.

“It was his first game with us, and we know the situation, what with it being against a club not that he nearly joined but that he was pushed towards.

“So, obviously, it was a slightly special game. We’ll recover properly because we’re playing again pretty soon, so we’ll get some good rest,” he added.

The ex-PSG midfielder also expressed his desire to see the Nigerian international bang in more goals for the team.

“We would’ve liked him to score, but for a first game without much training with the squad, it was a very convincing performance,” Digard noted.

“We’re honestly very happy with what he brought to the team.”

Moffi joined Nice from FC Lorient for a reported fee of 30 million Euros.

He has 12 Ligue 1 goals to his credit this season.

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