The Super Eagles winger played 66 minutes in a tight Ligue 1 away win, and now turns his attention to Friday’s AFCON qualifier against Tanzania in Uyo.
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Super Eagles winger Moses Simon started for Paris FC on Saturday as they beat Auxerre 1-0 away in Ligue 1, as FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports. He played 66 minutes before Luca Koleosho replaced him.
Lassine Sinayoko scored the only goal in the 63rd minute against his former club, set up by Pablo Pagis. It came after a goalless first half.
French reports said Simon found it hard to create openings against Auxerre’s Marvin Senaya. He did set up an Otávio shot in the first half, but it was blocked. Readers curious about promo offers can read this Bet9ja booking code guide.
It was Simon’s eighth league appearance of the season, and he has one assist so far. The match kicked off at 7:00pm, the same time in France and Nigeria.
Paris FC held 66% of possession and kept Auxerre to two shots on target. The visitors defended well to protect the slender lead until the final whistle.
Sinayoko is Ligue 1’s top scorer, and he scored against the club he played for before joining Paris FC. New Bet9ja users can see Bet9ja’s YOHAIG welcome code before the weekend’s football.
Simon now switches to national team duty. He is in Eric Chelle’s 24 man squad for the double-header against Tanzania, which starts at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday. Victor Osimhen is absent with a knee injury, and Nigeria need the win to stay in the race in Group L.
Simon is one of six forwards in the squad, alongside Ademola Lookman, Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare, Taiwo Awoniyi and Moses Usor. Can he turn his club minutes into a decisive display in Uyo?
Paris FC were fourth with 17 points before the game. The win was their sixth in 10 league matches, with two draws and two defeats, and it moved them to 20 points. Supporters following Nigerian players abroad can check the Bet9ja promotion details.
Kick-off against Tanzania in Uyo is at 5:00pm WAT on Friday. The return leg follows on Tuesday, November 17, in Tanzania.
📌 Did You Know?
- Saturday’s result was the first of Paris FC and Auxerre’s three Ligue 1 meetings not to end level, after a 1-1 draw in November 2025 and a 0-0 draw in February.
- Auxerre lined up in a 5-4-1 formation.
- Auxerre collected four yellow cards, including Cameron Archer and Sinaly Diomandé inside the first 16 minutes, while Paris FC were booked once.
- Auxerre were 14th in Ligue 1 with 10 points before the game.
- Diego Coppola started in defence for Paris FC.
