Tag: Nantes
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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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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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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: 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: Moses Simon named Nantes’ Player of the Month for August
Nigeria winger Moses Simon has been voted Nantes’ Player of the Month for August, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 28-year-old scored twice in three league appearances for the Canaries, impressing fans with his performances. His goals came in his club’s 3-1 win over Montpellier and 2-0 win over Auxerre both which were openers. Simon secured 43% of…
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Moffi nets 50th French top-flight goal in OGC Nice defeat
Nigeria international, Terem Moffi achieved a milestone as he scored his 50th goal in the French top-flight, despite OGC Nice suffering a 2-1 home loss to Nantes on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Nantes took the lead courtesy of Matthis Abline in the 19th minute, but Moffi leveled the score for the home team with a penalty…
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Moses Simon undergoes successful leg surgery
Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon, has undergone successful surgery on his fractured left leg following an injury sustained during Nigeria’s friendly against Mali, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 28-year-old collided with Mali goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa during the match, leading to his stretchered exit from the field. Nantes, his Ligue 1 club, confirmed that Simon will miss the…
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Onyekwuru and Akintola on target as Adana Demirspor go top of Super Lig
Nigeria duo of Henry Onyekuru and Babajide Akintola were on sung as Adana Demirspor beat Kas?mpa?a 1-4 to stay on top of the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday. It was the third and second goal of the season for the Nigerians as Adana Demirspor who have garnered 21points from 10 matches, opened a 3point gap…