Moses Simon, the dynamic winger of the Super Eagles, secured the Man of the Match title following his stellar performance, propelling Nigeria to a triumph over Angola in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Ivory Coast.
Acknowledging his outstanding contribution, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) bestowed the accolade upon Simon for his pivotal assist to Ademola Lookman, securing Nigeria’s decisive goal against Angola’s national team.
Simon’s exceptional play unfolded as he received a pass on the left flank, swiftly outmaneuvered Kialonda Gaspar, and penetrated the opposition’s defense, skillfully delivering the ball to Lookman, who executed a clinical finish.
Throughout the match, Simon remained a constant threat to the Angola defenders with his penetrative runs and sharp offensive maneuvers, consistently pressuring the Sable Antelopes’ defensive line.
With Nigeria advancing to the semi-finals in pursuit of their fourth AFCON title, Simon aims to sustain his impressive form. The Super Eagles will confront the victor of the upcoming quarter-final clash between Cape Verde and South Africa in the semi-final bout slated for Wednesday.
