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Nigerian footballer, Terem Moffi, credits Nigerian, African, and European players for being his sources of inspiration
The Super Eagles star Terem Moffi has listed the European, African, and Nigerian football stars who influenced him as a young player.
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Moffi is in Ivory Coast right now for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON, with the Super Eagles squad.
With Victor Boniface withdrawing from the team due to a groyne injury, the OGC Nice player was added at the last minute to the final Super Eagles roster.
“In Europe, I was a Chelsea fan so Didier Drogba,” Moffi stated in an interview with Nigerian journalist Wale Quadry. Ironically, I loved Robin van Persie too much. I witnessed a number of strikers who were of the highest calibre.
“I watched them play and felt like I was stealing parts of their moves and styles, which had an impact on my own play.
“Getting tips from elite players improves your performance and deepens your understanding of the game.
“As a child, I watched Nigerian sports legends like Obafemi Martins, Jay-Jay Okocha, and Nwankwo Kanu.”