Moffi aims to replicate Osimhen's feat in France

Moffi aims to replicate Osimhen's feat in France

Joba Ogunwale 22:24 - 20.05.2023

Moffi has already outscored Osimhen's tally in the French top flight, but he is gunning for another award won by his countryman during his time in France.

Super Eagles star Terem Moffi has been shortlisted for the Marc-Vivien Foe but he will have to battle two other players for the prize. 

Moffi was included in the final three-man shortlist alongside Olympique Marseille defender Chancel Mbemba and RC Lens star Seko Fofana. 

Moffi recognised for top award

Moffi has been one of the stars of Ligue 1 this season, having scored 17 goals and set up another two in 31 games for both Lorient and Nice. 

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The 23-year-old scored 12 goals in the first half of the season for Les Merlus and has added another five for The Eagles in the second half. 

Terem Moffi has scored 17 league goals this season
Terem Moffi has been brilliant in Ligue 1 this season.

His performance has now earned him a shot at the Marc-Vivien Foe Award. The Marc-Vivien Foe Award is an award named after the late Cameroonian footballer, who slumped in Cameroon’s Confederations Cup clash against France in 2003. 

Moffi aiming to join Osimhen and Enyeama

The award is given to the best African player in France every year, and Moffi will battle Mbemba and Fofana this year. 

Should Moffi win the award, he will be the third Nigerian player to win the prize and the first to win it since Osimhen won it in 2019 for his incredible season with Lille. 

Osimhen won the award during his time at Lille
Osimhen scored 18 goals in all competition for Lille

The other Nigerian to win the award is none other than Vincent Enyeama, who also won the prize during his time with Lille. 

The winner of this year’s edition will be announced on May 30.