Super Eagles Winger Moses Simon Speaks for the First Time After Winning Coupe de France Title

• Moses Simon has been impressive in the course of the season as he won the Coupe de France with Nantes
• The Nigerian international who scored six goals this season was in action in the final match as they defeated Nice 1-0 in Saturday
• Simon has taken to social media to celebrate the title with his followers, and what a remarkable season he has had

Nigerian international Moses Simon was in action for 73 minutes helping his Nantes side to a 1-0 win over Nice as they emerged this season’s Coupe de France champions.

The ex-Gent winger helped his side to another title and has taken to social media to reveal the secret behind his success for this campaign.

Simon has been phenomenal for the French club this season where he found the back of the net six times and also made eight assists.

His performances during the campaign earned him three Player of the Month Awards, including that of April as he continues to enjoy his time in France.

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The Super Eagles winger scored his side’s winning penalty kick over Monaco in the semifinal of the Coupe de France and now he has won the title as Nantes stunned Nice 1-0 to secure their fourth-ever French Cup triumph.

Simon took his time to reminisce and then wrote on Twitter:

“Na God. Always put your trust in him. Champ merci à vous @FCNantes.”

Eguavoen congratulates Simon, Sanusi

Meanwhile, Super Eagles head coach to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Augustine Eguavoen has congratulated French Cup winner Moses Simon and compatriot Zaidu Sanusi on the successes recorded at the club level.

The Nigerian defender, on Saturday, won the Portuguese Primeira Lig in style with FC Porto.

Eguavoen wrote:

“Congratulations to Moses Simon and Zaidu Sanusi for winning the French Cup and Portuguese title, respectively, with Nantes and FC Porto. Well done to both of them!”

Nigerian fullback Sanusi, on Saturday, won the Portuguese Primeira Lig in style with FC Porto.

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Frank Lampard's side claimed all vital three points away from home to take them out of the bottom three as it ended 2-1.

Everton fans were very vocal in the stands as they cheered their side to a crucial win that could ensure they avoid the drop at the end of the season.

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Sports Brief earlier reported that Sadiq Umar is attracting massive interest from Portugal as Benfica is the latest club that has penned down the Nigerian for a possible summer transfer.

The Portuguese giants have targeted, Sadiq Umar, as a possible replacement for the striker, Darwin Nunez, who has also been linked with a big move away from the club at the end of the season.

Almeria has now revealed it will take at least €30m to price away the Super Eagles striker from the Spanish outfit.