Terem Moffi Scores for Lorient Against Monaco, Equals Neymar’s Tally

Terem Moffi Scores for Lorient Against Monaco, Equals Neymar’s Tally

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM
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  • Lorient was forced to a 2-2 draw in their Ligue 1 game on Wednesday night, January 11
  • Nigerian striker, Terem Moffi got his side's second goal of the tie and has 11 goals so far
  • He is tied with PSG forward Neymar on goals and only two behind Kylian Mbappe on 13

Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi was on target for Lorient on Wednesday night, January 11, in a match against Monaco which ended in a 2-2 draw.

So far this season in the French Ligue 1, Moffi has been in dazzling form, with fans calling for him to compete with Victor Osimhen for the starting line-up of Nigeria's national team.

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Terem Moffi scored for Lorient against Monaco to bring his tally equal to that of PSG's Neymar. Photo by Anthony Bibard.
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Lorient went into this game with the target of impressing their home fans, but they were unable to get the three maximum points.

Who scored the first goal?

Breel Embolo gave the visitors the lead in the 61st minute, before Dango Quattara restored parity for Lorient in the 75th minute.

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Moffi scored his goal in the 77th minute, but the Nigerian and his teammates were denied the win after Wissam Ben Yedder netted late to give Monaco a point.

How many has Moffi scored?

Moffi has now scored his 11th goal of the season for Lorient to go level with Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar Junior, according to the report by GOAL.

Kylian Mbappe is the leading goal scorer in the French top tier, having scored 13 goals with two assists in the 16 matches he has played in.

Terem Moffi wanted in England

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Nigerian international Moffi has attracted interest from Premier League club West Ham United, following his impressive performances for Lorient in the French Ligue 1.

Reports have it that rival English clubs, Southampton and Aston Villa are also on the trail of the 23-year-old Super Eagles striker.

Moffi is currently in the form of his life for his French club, already netting 11 goals in 17 games this season, which contributed to Lorient’s fairy tale run that saw them make an early push at the summit of the French top flight.

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