Tag: Moses Simon
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Moses Simon nominated for prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award
Nantes winger Moses Simon has been shortlisted for the Best African Player of the Year award in France, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The award named in honour of the late Cameroon international Marc-Vivien Foé is set aside to celebrate African players in France. Simon has been in impressive form for Nantes this season, scoring seven goals and…
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Moses Simon scores 7th French Ligue 1 goal
Nigeria Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was on the score sheet to continue his fine form, but he was able to stop his side, Nantes, from losing to Le Havre in Ligue 1 on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Simon netted early in the second half to make it 2-2, bringing his season tally to seven goals…
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Ligue 1: Moses Simon tops dribbles chart
Moses Simon is leading the way as the top dribbler this season in the French Ligue 1 as per Euro Football Rumors, the Nigeria international is once again proving how instrumental he is to FC Nantes as they push to avoid top-flight drop, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. As of March 3rd, 2025, the Ligue 1 season of…
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Moses Simon scores as FC Nantes beat Lens
Nigeria Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon put his name on the score sheet against RC Lens as his club FC Nantes won 3-1 at home on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Moses Simon scored from the spot to help FC Nantes on their way to a home French Ligue 1 victory over 10-men RC Lens at the…
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Ligue 1: Big blow for Nantes as star player could miss Len’s clash
FC Nantes are sweating on the fitness of Ligue 1 assist leader Moses Simon after the winger ended his training session earlier than expected with a potential knock set to keep him out of the game against Lens if he’s not passed fit in time, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. As per Fan FC Nantes Foot, the Super…
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Ligue 1: Moses Simon tops assist chart despite Monaco’s loss
One of the very positives for FC Nantes over the course of this season has been Moses Simon performances despite the team’s inconsistency, the Super Eagles winger had another applaudable outing in the loss today as AS Monaco made light work of the visitors with a 7-1 score-line at the Louis-II Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. His…
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Eric Chelle checks on Super Eagles players ahead of qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle and his assistant Hedi Taboubi have been visiting players ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. On Friday, the duo watched winger Moses Simon in action for Nantes in their Ligue 1 match against Brest at the Stade de la Beaujoire.…
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Simon nominated for Ligue 1 Player of the Month
Nantes winger, Moses Simon is in contention for the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award for December/January, after being nominated alongside four other players, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigerian international is recognised for outstanding performance, particularly his stunning strike in Nantes’ 1-0 victory over Stade Rennes on 8 December. Simon’s goal, which saw him dribble…
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Nantes star, Moses Simon welcomes third child
Nigeria winger, Moses Simon has announced the birth of his third child, a baby boy, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nantes forward took to social media to share the news, expressing his gratitude to God for the new addition to his family. “I find no words strong enough to express my exact feelings, I’m sincerely grateful to…
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Moses Simon assist Nantes to a point against Lyon
Moses Simon comes through with an assist in the 90th minute, to help FC Nantes earn a point in their French Ligue 1 encounter against Lyon, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles forward assisted Mohammed to score as the home side came from behind to play a 1-1 draw at Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis…
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Moses on target as FC Nantes share spoils with Saint-Etienne
Moses Simon continues to prove his importance for Nantes FC as the Ligue 1 outfit battle for topflight survival albeit is early opener today wasn’t enough to seal all three points as Saint-Etienne battled back to pick a point at the Geoffroy Guichard stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Moses Simon had opened the scoring in the 14th…
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Moses Simon reflects on spectacular goal in Nantes’ vital win against Stade Rennes
Moses Simon has expressed his satisfaction following his spectacular late goal that secured a 1-0 victory for Nantes against Stade Rennes in a thrilling Ligue 1 encounter on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The Nigerian winger delivered the match-winning strike in the 89th minute, showcasing his exceptional dribbling and finishing skills. Picking up the ball on the…
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Ligue 1: Moses Simon snatches maximum points for Nantes
Nigeria’s Moses Simon earned all three points for FC Nantes in the Derby Breton against 10-man Stade Rennais in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles forward’s late goal settled a cagey encounter as Nantes piped the hosts 0-1 at the Stade de la Beaujoire – Louis Fonteneau A strong first…
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Simon on target but Nantes fall to late Lens winner
Nantes’ Moses Simon scored and provided an assist, but his side succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at Lens on Saturday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Przemyslaw Frankowski opened the scoring for Lens from the penalty spot on 21 minutes. Simon equalized for Nantes with a penalty of his own nine minutes before halftime. The Nigeria international then…
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Simon confident Nigeria will qualify for 2026 World Cup
Nigeria winger Moses Simon remains optimistic about the Super Eagles’ chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a disappointing start, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The three-time African champions are fifth in Group D with three points from four games, but Simon believes they can turn their campaign around. “We have the quality; we have…
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Moses Simon returns in time for the AFCON Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have received a timely boost with winger Moses Simon’s return from injury, ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Benin Republic and Rwanda, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Simon had missed Nantes’ 3-1 defeat to Strasbourg due to a knee injury but has resumed training, making him available for selection. “Moses…
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Ligue 1: Strasbourg boss highlights Simon threat ahead of Nantes clash
Strasbourg manager, Liam Rosenior has pinpointed Nantes’ Moses Simon as the key threat ahead of their Ligue 1 encounter on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Simon has impressed this season, scoring twice and providing three assists, and Rosenior acknowledges the importance of neutralising the winger’s impact. The Nigeria international is third behind Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Junior…
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Ligue 1: Moses Simon assist Nantes to a point against Nice
Coming back from a not so good experience with the Super Eagles of Nigeria during the international break, Moses Simon quickly out that behind him, putting on a dazzling display at Nice although he was unlucky to get a goal as another compatriot Victor Orakpo awaits his Ligue 1 debut, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Youngster Victor Orakpo…
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Ligue 1: NFF Celebrate Moses Simon
The Nigeria Football Federation has paid tribute to Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon after he reached a milestone 150th appearance for FC Nantes, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Simon achieved the feat in Nantes’ 1-0 victory over Angers last weekend, marking the occasion with an assist. The federation officially acknowledged Simon’s achievement on their X account, charging him…
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Ligue 1 celebrates Moses Simon 150 games milestone
French topflight league, Ligue 1 is celebrating FC Nantes forward Moses Simon after hitting an incredible 150-game milestone with his club, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. In 150 games that the Super Eagles international has featured, he has had a total of 56 goals involvement, scoring 27 goals and assisting 29 with the last of his attacking prowess…