Super Eagles winger Moses Simon had a night to remember in France as he registered both a goal and an assist in FC Nantes’ dramatic five-goal Ligue 1 thriller against Metz in Paris on Sunday
The 29-year-old forward was at the heart of Nantes’ attacking play, showing his trademark pace and creativity. After Metz had taken an early lead, Simon equalized in the 28th minute with a composed finish, restoring hope for the visitors.
His influence didn’t stop there. In the 52nd minute, Simon turned provider, delivering a perfectly weighted cross that was met by a powerful header to put Nantes in front.
However, the game was far from over. Metz struck back quickly to level the score at 2-2, before a late winner ensured the contest ended 3-2 in favor of the hosts, leaving Simon’s Nantes narrowly beaten despite his heroics.
For Simon, the performance was another reminder of his importance to Nantes and his growing consistency in Ligue 1. His tally for the season now rises, adding to his reputation as one of Nigeria’s most reliable exports in Europe.
The result leaves Nantes still searching for consistency in the league standings, while Metz will take encouragement from their resilience in what was an end-to-end battle.
