Ligue 1: Simon Receives Nomination for Best African Player of the Year Award

Nigerian winger Moses Simon has been nominated for the Best African Player of the Year award in Ligue 1, which is named in honor of former Cameroon international, Marc-Vivien Foé.

Simon has been in outstanding form for Nantes this season, scoring seven goals and providing eight assists for coach Antoine Kombouaré’s side.

The 29-year-old will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of fellow Nigerians Vincent Enyeama and Victor Osimhen, both of whom have previously won the prestigious award.

Enyeama became the first Nigerian to win the honor during the 2013/14 season, while Osimhen claimed the award in the 2019/20 campaign while playing for Lille.