Simon's Nantes stint hit by ankle injury, makes Super Eagles World Cup qualifier bid uncertain

Nantes coach Antoine Kombouaré confirmed that Nigerian forward Moses Simon is nursing an ankle injury and could be a doubt for the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Nantes coach Antoine Kombouaré has confirmed that Nigerian forward Moses Simon is nursing an ankle injury, which may make him a doubt for Nigeria's crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Cameroon and Ghana, ahead of the Super Eagles' upcoming matches. The Nantes coach did not provide a specific timeline for Simon's return to action but expressed his concern about the player's fitness level. This development comes at a critical juncture for the Super Eagles as they look to secure their spot in the World Cup qualifiers. The team is set to face Cameroon on March 24 before hosting Ghana three days later.