Moses Simon

Nigeria winger Moses Simon insists the Super Eagles have "still got a lot to prove" despite their flying start under Augustine Eguavoen, which has put them among the favourites for the African Cup of Nations title. Nigeria are the only side to have won their three group games at the...

GOAL assesses every Super Eagle that played in the win over Djurtus in the Africa Cup of Nations. Smothered a loose ball after the rapid Mama Balde beat Nigeria’s centre-backs. Nearly made a mess of a seemingly routine save in the 87th minute, parrying the ball back into danger.

Nigeria recorded a comfortable 3-1 win over Sudan in Garoua on Saturday to secure top spot in Group D at the Africa Cup of Nations finals, ensuring their progress to the knockout phase with a second successive victory. An early goal from Samuel Chukwueze provided a positive start and Taiwo...

Although a place in the Round of 16 is guaranteed, the winger says there will be no complacency against the Djurtus. Moses Simon has no fears of complacency from the Nigeria squad and stated the Super Eagles will do everything possible to defeat Guinea Bissau. Following Saturday’s 3-1 triumph over...

The Nantes winger has explained the reason for his splendid performance against Carlos Queiroz’s Pharaohs on Tuesday. Moses Simon has subtly suggested Gernot Rohr played him in the wrong position and didn't give him the freedom to express himself during his time as Nigeria coach. Under the German tactician,...

The wide attackers divide opinion among fans of the Super Eagles, but is the perceived indifference to the pair justified?. You’d be hard-pressed to find Nigerians lining up to watch Sunday’s Ligue 1 encounter between Bordeaux and Nantes, despite the potential presence of Samuel Kalu and Moses Simon. Both players...

Nigerian fans have never quite warmed to the quietly effective Nantes winger, who suffers for not being as flamboyant as some of his peers. There are, broadly speaking, three kinds of winger in modern football. There is the playmaker who starts out wide – as the space between the lines...

The winger expects a tough challenge when the Super Eagles take on the Indomitable Lions in Austria. Nantes forward Moses Simon has revealed the Nigeria national team will be at their best when they face Cameroon in international friendlies. The Super Eagles will slug it out against the Indomitable Lions...

The Nigeria international is pleased his side will continue in the French top-flight and has urged them to improve next term. Moses Simon has urged Nantes to work and improve on their performances next season after narrowly avoiding relegation from Ligue 1. The Canaries ended the 2020-21 campaign in the...

The Nigeria international set up one of the goals that helped the Canaries clinched victory at Stadium Municipal. Moses Simon provided an assist as Nantes secured a 2-1 victory over Toulouse in the first leg of the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs on Thursday night. The 25-year-old was handed his 28th...

The Nigeria and the Mali internationals made significant contributions for the Canaries against Jean-Louis Gasset’s men. Moses Simon provided an assist while Kalifa Coulibaly scored to help Nantes secure a 3-0 victory over Bordeaux in Saturday’s Ligue 1 game. Simon was handed his 26th league start of the season at...

The Nigeria international led other African stars to deliver eye-catching performances for their respective clubs in their French top-flight matches. Moses Simon scored and provided an assist as Nantes demolished Brest 4-1 in Sunday’s Ligue 1 game at Stade Francis-Le Ble. The 25-year-old was handed a starting role for Antoine...

The Nigeria and the Cameroon internationals produced key performances to help Antoine Kombouare’s men bounce back from their poor run of form. Moses Simon provided an assist while Jean-Charles Castelletto scored as Nantes secured a 2-1 victory over Strasbourg in Sunday’s Ligue 1 game. Antoine Kombouare’s men have been less...

Super Eagles' forward Moses Simon has felt compelled, for the second time in seven months, to come to the aid of his community in Nigeria. The 25-year-old has financed the the installation of a drainage system and the construction of the main road to help tackle flooding in Benue. Last...