Nigeria International Moses Simon has been nominated for the Marc-Vivien Foé award, which is awarded to the best African player in Ligue 1 of France for the 2024-2025 season.
Simon has been a key player for FC Nantes this season, contributing with 15 goals in 25 league games. His ability to play in different attack positions has made him one of the prominent African players in the highest French category.
In the international stage, Simon has always been present for the Super Eagles, which appear in all their games this season and provide three assists.
The winner of the award will happen to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who won in 2024 while playing for Olympique de Marseille. Achraf Hakimi de Morocco is considered the favorite this year, since the defender of the PSG has been in full form, helping his team to pursue a fourth consecutive title of Ligue 1.
The Marc-Vivien Foé award was introduced in 2011 to honor the Cameroonian midfielder, who tragically died during a match in 2003. Nigerian stars Vincent Enyeha and Victor Osimhen have won the prize while playing for Lille.
Simon will expect to follow his steps and return the prestigious title to Nigeria.
