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Moses Simon Named Nantes Player of the Month for August
French Ligue 1 club Nantes has honored Super Eagles forward Moses Simon as their Player of the Month for August.
Simon has made an explosive start to the 2023/24 Ligue 1 season, featuring in all of Nantes’ matches. Although his debut game was subdued, he quickly turned things around with standout performances in subsequent fixtures. In their second game of the season against Auxerre, the 29-year-old forward scored the opening goal in a 2-0 victory. He continued his impressive form with another goal in a 3-1 win over Montpellier.
The accolade was presented to Simon just before Nantes’ match against Reims on Sunday. Despite registering an assist in the game, Nantes suffered their first loss of the season, falling 2-1.
Simon has been a key player for Nantes over the past three seasons. After a strong start last season, his performance dipped, but he has begun this season in excellent form, with hopes that he will maintain this momentum and help Nantes secure a spot in continental competitions.
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CAF Confirms Morocco as Host for 2024 Women’s Champions League
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially designated Morocco as the host for the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League finals. The tournament will take place from November 9 to November 23, as announced on CAF’s official website.
Morocco previously hosted the last edition of this prestigious competition. Among the eight teams competing this year is Nigeria’s champions, Edo Queens. The current title holders are Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa.
The tournament offers significant financial incentives, with winners receiving $400,000 and runners-up taking home $250,000.
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Messi Matches Ronaldo’s Record with Hat-Trick Against Bolivia
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of 10 international hat-tricks after scoring three times in a dominant 6-0 victory against Bolivia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier.
In addition to his goals, the 37-year-old forward also provided two assists, showcasing his playmaking abilities. With this win, Argentina solidifies its position in the South American qualifiers, currently leading the table three points ahead of second-placed Colombia and six points clear of their arch-rivals Brazil.
On the same evening, Ronaldo’s Portugal faced Scotland in the UEFA Nations League but was held to a frustrating 0-0 draw, leaving the superstar visibly upset post-match.
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Mourinho Targets Barcelona’s Ansu Fati for January Transfer to Fenerbahce
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is reportedly planning a January transfer move for Barcelona forward Ansu Fati. After spending last season on loan at Brighton in the Premier League, Fati, now 21, returned to Barcelona but has struggled for game time under new coach Hansi Flick.
Once considered a potential successor to Lionel Messi, Fati’s limited opportunities at Barça have fueled speculation about a possible departure. According to *AS*, Mourinho is keen to bring the Spain international to the Turkish league, offering him the chance for regular football at Fenerbahce.
Fenerbahce’s sporting director, Mario Branco, is expected to initiate discussions with Fati’s representatives soon, confident that the promise of consistent playing time will help secure the forward’s move.
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