Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon was the cynosure of all eyes for Nantes last weekend after his brace handed his French club a crucial point at RC Lens and also the Man of the Match.
Popular France Tabloid L’Equipe named Simon, his teammate at Nantes, Marcus Coco and nine others in the Team of Week of Matchday 35 in the French League.
The club’s official website stated thus: “Highly visible on Saturday afternoon during the draw obtained in Lens (2-2), Moses Simon and Marcus Coco joined “The Typical Team of the 35th day of L1” of the newspaper L’Équipe!
“Author of the two Nantes achievements and with seven balls touched in the Lensoise surface, Moses Simon was a decisive element in this meeting! He inherits a very nice 8/10 from the sports daily.
After an appearance in the “Team Type of the 33rd day of L1″ during the match in Marseille (3-2), Marcus Coco is once again present in this eleven of the best players of this 35th day, from the newspaper L ‘Team. With one assist, 15 duels won and 6 balls recovered, the number 11 of the Yellow and Green also delivered a very good copy. His rating: a nice 7/10! Congratulations Moses & Marcus!”
Simon has played 29 games in the French League with six goals and eight assists to his credit this term.
The Nigerian will be looking forward to Saturday when Nantes face Nice in the final of the Coupe De France in Paris.