The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has concluded arrangements to honour Super Eagles’ ace forward, Moses Simon, who is set to win his 100th cap for Nigeria at senior level if featured in today’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Madagascar.
The Benue State-born forward made his debut for the Super Eagles on March 25, 2015, and as at today, has amassed 99 caps with 12 goals to show.
Nigeria won 49 of the 99 games in which he played, and drew 30 times, with 20 defeats.
Simon has been involved in 64 competitive matches for Nigeria, as well as 35 friendly games.
The Paris FC player featured in 23 matches for Nigeria at the AFCON finals, and played in 22 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
One of his first matches for Nigeria was the 2018 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifying fixture against Swaziland, while the return leg was played in Port Harcourt.
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After a scoreless draw in Mbabane, the Eagles needed to win to enter the real race for the qualification campaign.
The match dragged towards the end before Simon, 2023 AFCON silver medallist, scored directly from a 22-yard free-kick to set Nigeria on the path to a 2-0 win.
“I can testify that Moses Simon is an incredible player and a wonderful human being, having related with him at close quarters for several years. He is a patriot to the core, and forever passionate and dedicated to the Nigeria cause.
“The NFF celebrates him on this special occasion and wishes him many more caps with the Super Eagles.” NFF’s Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, said on Thursday.
