It was another night of brilliance in France as [oses Simon once again proved why he’s one of the most dangerous wingers in Ligue 1.

The Super Eagles star lit up the Allianz Riviera on Friday evening, delivering his 9th assist for Nantes in a tightly contested showdown against OGC Nice, Footballrover reports.

But this wasn’t just another assist—it was a game-defining moment that set the tone for a thrilling away victory. And the way it all unfolded? You’ll want to relive it.

Moses Simon pulls the strings again with 9th assist for Nantes

Nantes needed a response after their 3-2 loss to Le Havre, and Moses Simon made sure they got it.

Just 11 minutes in, the Nigerian international showed his vision and precision, slicing open the Nice defense with a perfect ball to Douglas Augusto.

With the keeper caught off his line, Augusto calmly slotted home to give Nantes the early lead—and credit went straight to Simon.

Nice weren’t going down easily, though. Only three minutes later, Ali Abdi took matters into his own hands, weaving past a defender before blasting an equaliser into the bottom corner.

The home crowd roared back to life, but the contest was far from over.

Before halftime, Matthis Abline capitalised on a costly defensive error to restore Nantes’ lead with a sharp left-footed finish.

It was scrappy, intense, and full of twists—just how Nantes like it.

Best season yet? Moses Simon is on fire

With this latest display, the Nigerian international now boasts 16 goal contributions this season—7 goals and 9 assists.

In fact, he shares the top spot for most assists in Ligue 1 and leads in successful dribbles with 105.

That stat alone speaks volumes about the fear he strikes in defenders every weekend.

In his last seven games alone, Moses Simon has scored twice and laid on three assists, showing just how crucial he’s become in Nantes’ push to avoid relegation.

Despite the win, Nantes sit 13th on the table with 30 points, still in a fierce fight to stay afloat.

But with Simon in this kind of form, survival seems a lot more possible.

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Last Updated on April 4, 2025 10:23 pm by Sir Kris