Nigerian senior national team forward Terem Moffi and his fellow OG Nice teammate Jérémie Boga were reportedly attacked by supporters of the French Ligue 1 team following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Lorient.
The mood among Nice fans reached a breaking point after the defeat, the club’s sixth consecutive loss across all competitions.
According to reports to some reports, the players were reportedly warned during their return from the airport that a hostile reception awaited them at the training center.
Around 400 supporters gathered at the club’s training facility to express their anger.
Moffi and Boga were reportedly spat on, punched, kicked, and subjected to verbal abuse, including racial insults.
The Nigerian international was criticized for being seen joking with former Lorient president Loïc Féry after the game.
The forward was examined by a doctor on Monday and placed on sick leave until Sunday due to the physical and psychological impact of the assault.