Super Eagles: Moses Simon powers Paris FC to 3-2 on Nantes return
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Super Eagles of Nigeria forward Moses Simon was the catalyst as Paris FC secured a 3-2 victory over his former club, Nantes, at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Saturday August 9, 2025.
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The match was the final pre-season fixture ahead of the new 2025-26 Ligue 1 season.
Moses Simon shines for Paris FC on Nantes return
Simon continues his integration into his new team following a €7 million transfer from Nantes to Paris FC at the start of the season.
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Simon was celebrated by his former Nantes teammates ahead of the game.
The Nigerian forward proved to be the catalyst for Paris FC's triumph.
In the 14th minute, Jean-Philippe Krasso gave Paris FC the lead, assisted by Moses Simon.
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However, Nantes fought back as Mostafa Mohamed equalized in the 20th minute, leveling the score at 1-1.
Nigeria's Chidozie Awaziem, returning to Nantes this summer, received a yellow card for the home side.
Mohamed scored his second of the game to give Nantes a 2-1 lead at the halftime break.
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At halftime, Moses Simon was replaced by Alimami Gory that would dictate the rest of the game.
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In the 49th minute, Gory equalized for Paris FC, capitalizing to restore parity at 2-2.
Five minutes later, in the 54th minute, Ilan Kebbal scored the third for Paris FC with a clinical finish.
Paris FC would hold onto for a 3-2 win to wrap up their pre-season fixtures.
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