Super Eagles forward Moses Simon provided an assist in Nantes' defeat to Reims at the Stade de la Beaujoire on Sunday.
Simon set up Douglas for the opening goal in the 28th minute, but Marshall Munetsi equalised for Reims in the 34th minute, leveling the score by halftime. The game was heading for a draw until Keito Nakamura netted a decisive goal in injury time, clinching the victory for Luka Elsner's team.
The defeat marked Nantes' first loss of the 2024/25 season, coming after two wins and one draw in their previous three matches.
Moses Simon’s key stats in the clash against Reims
Moses Simon played the full 90 minutes in Nantes' match against Reims, making a significant impact throughout the game.
He recorded 59 touches and completed 22 of his 28 passes, achieving a 79% accuracy rate. The Nigerian forward delivered six key passes and was effective in five out of 13 passing attempts. Although he had one shot off target and one shot blocked, he displayed his dribbling prowess with six successful dribbles from 11 attempts.
The 29-year-old won seven of his 14 ground duels and was among the top performers in the game. Having featured in all four Ligue 1 matches for Nantes this season, Simon has averaged 82 minutes per game. He has scored two goals and provided one assist so far.
