Meet Moses Simon, Super Eagles Latest Century Player

The latest Super Eagles centurion player, Moses Simon made his senior international debut for Nigeria on March 25, 2015, at the age of 19, in a friendly match against Uganda.   

He replaced Anthony Ujah in the 59th minute in the friendly against Uganda, while his first goal for the Super Eagles came on September 8, 2015, against Niger Republic in a 2-0 win in a friendly with Simon scoring the second goal.

Then interim Super Eagles coach, Daniel Amokachi actually gave Simon the big break with the national team in 2015

Eleven years down the line, the Paris FC winger joined the elite club of Centurion players against Madagascar when he replaced Jerome Akor in the 61st minute.

On that glorious day, September 25, Simon became the ffith player to join the enviable club of Century players with others being Joseph Yobo, Vincent Enyeama, Ahmed Musa, and Alex Iwobi.

Injured Victor Osimhen, who came down to cheer the Super Eagles, was one of the players who celebrated the milestone achievement with the experienced winger.

Simon played for the Flying Eagles and the Olympic team, U23 before making his progression to the senior team.

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