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NFF Congratulates Moses Simon on Ligue 1 Milestone
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended its congratulations to Super Eagles and Nantes forward Moses Simon for reaching his 150th appearance in Ligue 1.
The 29-year-old forward achieved this milestone during a recent match against Angers, where he provided an assist for Johann Lepenant in the 1-1 draw, marking his 29th assist for the club. This achievement makes Simon the top contributor for Les Canaris, surpassing the record previously held by Emiliano Sala.
The NFF celebrated Simon’s accomplishment on its official Instagram page, stating, “Congratulations to our very own superstar Moses Simon on reaching 150 games in Ligue 1. Keep soaring, Super Eagle.”
Simon has spent his entire Ligue 1 career with Nantes, joining on loan from Spanish side Levante in 2019 before making a permanent move to the club. He played a key role in helping Nantes win the Coupe de France during the 2021-22 season.
The official Ligue 1 X (formerly Twitter) account also recognized Simon’s achievement, labeling him as “indispensable.” Throughout his Ligue 1 career, he has scored 27 goals and provided 29 assists, contributing significantly to Nantes’ current standing in fifth place after five matchdays.
With two goals and two assists so far this season, Simon is Nantes’ leading goal scorer domestically and was named the Player of the Month for August. He remains under contract with the club until 2026 and ranks fifth among Nigerian players with the most appearances in Ligue 1, trailing Victor Ikpeba (170), Taye Taiwo (191), Wilson Oruma (196), and John Utaka (239).
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.
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.
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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