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Super Eagles winger Moses Simon says the team is firmly focused on their quarter-final clash with Algeria.

Eric Chelle’s men have been one of the most in-form teams at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with four wins from four games.

The three-time champions have also scored the highest number of goals (12), conceding only four times.

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The Super Eagles will confront Algeria at the Grande Stade de Marrakech on Saturday.

It will be Nigeria’s biggest test in the competition, so far.

Simon said it is important for the team to concentrate on the task ahead, and not think about their past achievement.

“The past is behind us. Our focus is on the present, and our goal is to win,” Simon told reporters in Marrakech.

Nigeria Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have been dealt an early setback, with Paris FC forward Moses Simon expected to miss next month’s high-profile friendly against Egypt in Cairo, Soccernet.ng reports.

The winger, one of the Super Eagles’ most experienced attackers, is widely expected to make the final AFCON squad, but club-country scheduling has placed his availability in serious doubt.

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A report from RMC Sport indicates that Paris FC will not release any of their African players before 14 December, the exact date of the friendly.

With Simon required to remain in France until matchday, his participation is effectively ruled out unless the fixture is shifted, a scenario that appears increasingly unlikely.

Super Eagles and Paris FC winger, Moses Simon, has been named in the French Ligue 1 Team of the Week after a dazzling performance in his side’s 1-0 victory over AS Monaco.

Simon proved decisive for Paris FC, netting the only goal of the encounter to secure all three points away from home. His pace, creativity, and relentless energy troubled Monaco’s defence throughout the match, earning him widespread plaudits from fans and analysts.

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League organizers recognized his outstanding display by including him among the best eleven players of the week — a testament to his growing influence in the French top flight.

The Nigerian international’s consistent form has been crucial to Paris FC’s steady climb up the Ligue 1 table, and his contributions continue to highlight his importance to both club and country as the season progresses.

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon delivered a match-winning performance as Paris FC secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Metz in their Ligue 1 clash on Sunday.

At the Stade Charléty, Simon was decisive, scoring the winner in the 67th minute and providing an assist earlier in the game.

Metz opened the scoring in the 22^nd  minute through Sadibou Sané, but Paris FC equalised just before halftime via Ilan Kebbal’s penalty. Shortly after the restart, Simon set up Kebbal for his second goal, only for Boubacar Traoré to level again for the visitors.

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With the game finely poised at 2-2, Simon showcased his composure by slotting home the decisive goal after a swift counter-attack, sparking jubilation among the home fans.

The Nigerian international continued to trouble Metz’s defence until he was substituted to warm applause. Metz’s woes deepened when Sané was sent off in the 80th minute, leaving them with little hope of a comeback.

Despite late pressure, Paris FC held firm, with goalkeeper Jonathan Fischer making key saves in stoppage time to seal the win.

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon opened his goal account for Paris FC, but it was not enough to prevent the newly-promoted side from falling 5-2 to Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome.

Simon, who joined Paris FC in the summer after an impressive spell at Nantes, struck in the 58th minute to bring the visitors level at 2-2.

Ilan Kebbal, who had earlier halved the deficit, provided the assist for the Nigerian international, who calmly slotted home his first goal for the club.

Marseille had raced into a two-goal lead in the first half, courtesy of a Mason Greenwood penalty and a composed finish from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

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Kebbal’s goal before halftime gave Paris FC hope, which Simon’s equalizer soon strengthened after the break.

However, momentum quickly shifted when Simon was substituted for Jean-Philippe Krasso in the 64th minute.

Les Olympiens capitalized on the change, with Aubameyang restoring their lead before Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Robinio Vaz sealing the victory in the final minutes of the game.

The defeat leaves Paris FC without a point after their opening two games of the new Ligue 1 campaign.

Despite the setback, Simon will look to build on his encouraging start and inspire the team to find form as the season progresses.

Paris FC winger Moses Simon has expressed  gratitude to his former club, FC Nantes, after receiving a touching tribute during a pre-season friendly between the two sides last weekend.

The Super Eagles winger returned to the Stade de la Beaujoire for the first time since completing a €7 million move to Paris FC this summer, following a successful six-year spell with Les Canaris.

Nantes paid tribute to Simon’s contributions with a special guard of honour, loud applause from the home supporters, and the presentation of a commemorative plaque.

Simon, 29, was visibly moved by the warm reception and took to social media afterward to show his appreciation.

 “Thank you for the warm welcome at FC Nantes. Honoured by the tribute and grateful to play again in front of the amazing Nantes fans. It was also special to reunite with my former teammates,” Simon wrote on X.

Saturday’s friendly ended in a 3–2 victory for Paris FC, but the evening belonged to Simon, who made two pre-season appearances for his new club ahead of their debut campaign in Ligue 1.

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Simon originally joined Nantes on loan from Levante in 2019, securing a permanent deal the following year. Over six seasons, he became a cornerstone of the team, scoring 37 goals and providing 42 assists in 201 appearances.

His influence was critical in helping Nantes win the 2022 Coupe de France and reaches the final again in 2023.

A fan favourite at the Stade de la Beaujoire, Simon also played a vital role in ensuring the club’s Ligue 1 survival across multiple seasons.

His most recent campaign was especially productive, as he recorded eight goals and ten assists in 2024/25, helping Nantes secure a 13^th -place finish.

Nigeria winger Moses Simon has joined Paris FC from fellow French club Nantes, the capital city outfit  has announced.

Simon, 29, has signed a three-year deal with the Parisians as they prepare for their first season in the French top-flight since 1978-1979.

In November, the Arnault family as well as Austrian energy drinks company Red Bull took over ownership of the side before they gained promotion to Ligue 1.

Former Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp is Red Bull’s global head of football.

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In six seasons with Nantes, Moses scored 37 goals in 201 matches. The fee for his move was not revealed.

“Moses was a priority for us and he has shown a real interest in our project despite a lot of demand (from other clubs),” Paris FC’s sporting director Francois Ferracci said.

On Tuesday, reportedly undergone a routine medical ahead of  his transfer to the  newly promoted French Ligue 1 side.

FC Nantes and Paris FC reportedly agreed a transfer fee of Seven Million Euros, according to Top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano.

Moses Simon has undergone a routine medical to complete a transfer to newly promoted Paris FC from FC Nantes.

FC Nantes and Paris FC have agreed a transfer fee of Seven Million Euros, according to Top Transfer Expert Fabrizio Romano.

Moses Simon, 30 next month, is now expected to sign a three-year contract that pays him twice what he earned at FC Nantes.

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He spent six successful years at FC Nantes.

Ambitious Paris FC won promotion to Ligue 1 this past season and they are owned by one of the richest families in Europe

Nigerian forward to leave Nantes

After five successful years with FC Nantes, Moses Simon is set to  leave the ‘Yellow and Green’ after the newly promoted Paris FC agreed to pay its fellow Ligue 1 club Seven Million Euros for the Nigeria  International forward.

The left-winger has been a key target for Paris FC this summer as they look to strengthen a squad that will be playing in Ligue 1 for the first time in 46 years.

French outlet Foot Mercato claimed Paris FC have reached an agreement with FC Nantes for the transfer of the 29-year-old striker   who would reportedly earn 300,000 Euros which currently worth about ₦532,854,521.12  in local Nigerian currency.

Incidentally, Ouest-France had previously reported that Paris had sent a bid of around €5 million for the forward but was rejected by Nantes. Paris  FC presumably returned with an improved offer and look to have convinced Les Canaris to part ways with a player who has been a mainstay in the squad since he arrived on a permanent deal in 2020.

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During his time at Nantes, Simon has helped the club stave off relegation and also reach back-to-back Coupe de France finals in 2022 and 2023. The first of which the club won, beating OGC Nice, and claiming the club’s fourth title.

Simon has  done well for himself  since his arrival in Europe through Nigeria’s GBS Football Academy  to AS Trencin in 2014 on a ‘free transfer’. According to football transfer, he was then bought by Belgian side  KAA Gent for 600,000 Euros in 2015  Three years later, he  was resold to French Club Levante in a reported  six million euros deal .  Levante  would soon agree on a loan  deal  worth around three million euros at that time for Simon to move to FC Nantes. He later moved to Nantes on a  permanent transfer in 2020 in a deal said  to be over six million euros.

 Should the transfer Paris FC pulls through, Simon  is expected to earn twice as much as he currently earn at Nantes .  

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has expressed his willingness to see out the final year of his contract with FC Nantes  but remains open to a potential transfer if the right offer comes in.

Simon, 29, has been the subject of transfer speculation in recent weeks, with reports linking him to clubs in England and elsewhere.

However, speaking to the media, the Super Eagles forward clarified that while he is aware of interest, his immediate plan is to stay at Nantes for the 2025/2026 season.

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 “I still have a contract with Nantes and I want to respect that,” Simon said. “But if an offer comes and it’s good for all parties, then we can have a discussion.”

Simon joined Nantes from Levante in 2019 and has since become a key player, consistently contributing to the attack. With his contract set to expire next summer, the coming transfer window could be decisive for both the player and the club.