Moses Simon proved to be one of the heroes for his Ligue 1 club just before flying to join his international teammates in the Super Eagles for the crucial WCQ matches. Moses Simon reaffirmed his status as one of the Super Eagles’ most reliable stars with a match-winning display for Nantes in Ligue 1, just days before joining Nigeria’s camp for crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. In a tense Nigerian showdown featuring Lille’s Chuba Akpom, Simon’s creativity secured a 1-0 victory for 10-man Nantes against the odds. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with the Latest Soccer News in Nigeria from Pulse Sports The 29-year-old winger delivered the decisive assist nine minutes after Nantes lost Jean-Charles Castelletto to a straight red card. His pinpoint delivery was finished superbly by Mostafa Mohamed, clinching a hard-fought win. Simon was the game’s creative spark, leading with three chances created, two key passes, and seven touches in Lille’s box. He also notched one dribble, two accurate crosses, and six recoveries, showing his all-around impact. This season, Simon has been a standout for Nantes, with six goals and eight assists in Ligue 1, trailing only Lyon’s Ryan Cherki (nine assists) in the assist charts. His latest heroics underline why new Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will lean on him for Nigeria’s upcoming qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. With the team desperate to revive their World Cup hopes, Simon’s form offers a beacon of optimism for the Malian coach. As he swaps club football for the first international break, Simon’s blend of flair, work rate, and clutch moments positions him as a linchpin for Chelle’s debut matches. Nigeria Super Eagles fans will hope his Ligue 1 magic translates to the international stage, where his experience could prove decisive. Simon is known to perform for Nigeria, having picked up two assists in two of his last three matches for the Super Eagles.