Super Eagles forward Moses Simon has been named in the French Ligue One’s team of the week for match-day 11, SportPremi reports.
The Nigerian international earned a spot following his match-winning performance in Paris FC’s shock 1-0 defeat at AS Monaco on Saturday.
The 30-year-old tapped home from a brilliant pass from Maxime Lopez in the 53rd minute to give his side the maximum points.
Moses Simon delivers match-winning performance against Monaco
Nigerian attacker Moses Simon geared up for this month’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Gabon with another inspiring display for his side.
Since joining the newly-promoted side in the summer, the Super Eagles winger has scored three times and provided two assists in 11 league appearances.
Read this: Moses Simon nets winner for Paris FC in win over Monaco
He netted his first goal of the season in the 5-2 defeat against Olympique Marseille on match-day two.
The 30-year-old scored one and made another as Les Bleus recorded a 3-2 win over Metz on match-day three.
How it happened
Paris FC had secured promotion to the top-flight status for the first time in 46 years and headed into the clash against Monaco as underdogs.
The home side had the better chances in the early exchanges, but were denied by brilliant goalkeeping by Paris FC goalkeeper and some wasteful finishing.
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The visitors had a chance to take the lead, but were denied by the crossbar following a corner kick.
The match-winning moment of the game came in the second half, as Lopez beat a defender before squaring for Moses Simon, who made no mistake in slotting into the back of the net.
Maghnes Akliouche had a great opportunity to equalize for the hosts, but could not get past the Paris FC goalkeeper.
Monaco wasted several other chances to pull one back as the game ended 1-0 in favor of the visitors.
What next for Moses Simon and Paris FC?
Paris FC are next in action next Friday, when they face Rennes on match-day 12 of the 2025-26 Ligue One season.
Les Bleus will be eyeing a second straight victory and will be looking to build on their current 11th position on the standings.
