Moses Simon is crowned Baller of the Week after netting his first goal in over two months, inspiring Paris FC to victory and ending his goal drought.
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has emerged as the standout performer among Naija Stars Abroad, netting the match-winning goal for Paris FC in their narrow 1-0 victory over high-flying AS Monaco.
Simon's decisive strike, his first goal in over two months since August 31st against Metz, not only ended his personal dry spell but also snapped Paris FCβs three-match winless run, leading to him being crowned the Nigerian Baller of the Week.
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Clutch Performance Halts Unbeaten Monaco
The match at Stade Louis II saw Paris end Monaco’s six-match unbeaten streak, with Simon being the catalyst. The Nigerian international, who was on the pitch for 89 minutes, was highly influential, registering a key pass, creating one chance, and completing 70% of his passes.
The 30-year-old’s goal, scored early in the second half, proved the difference, underlining his importance to the newly promoted club's fight for a top-half spot.
While Simon dominated the headlines, the weekend was unusually quiet for other prominent Super Eagles players. The highly anticipated "Super Eagles Showdown" in the Turkish Super Lig saw Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray host Paul Onuachu's Trabzonspor, but the title decider ended in a goalless draw, with neither star finding the net.
In Italy, a battle of the brothers between Maduka Okoye (Udinese) and Ademola Lookman (Atalanta) resulted in a 1-0 win and a clean sheet for Okoye, as Lookman started unexpectedly on the bench.
Simon’s return to the scoresheet is a huge boost for Paris, providing essential breathing room in the highly competitive Ligue 1.
For Eric Chelle and the Super Eagles, Simon's Baller of the Week form is timely, showing his creativity and match-winning ability ahead of crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
The subdued weekend for players like Osimhen, Onuachu, and Lookman puts Simon's clutch performance into sharper relief. His ability to deliver a winning moment under pressure cements his status as a key offensive asset, both for Paris and the Super Eagles.
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