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French Ligue 1 side Nantes has been hit hard as Nigerian forward Moses Simon has been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to an injury sustained during international duty.
The Super Eagles winger suffered the blow during Nigeria's recent clash against Mali, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat.
The injury occurred in the 33rd minute after a collision with the opposing goalkeeper, forcing Simon to leave the pitch with assistance. Despite efforts from the medical staff, he couldn't continue and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
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Nantes Confirms Fractured Fibula for Moses Simon
Nantes officially announced that Moses Simon has suffered a fractured fibula, sidelining him for a minimum of three months.
This unfortunate news means Simon will miss the remainder of Nantes' season and Nigeria's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against South Africa.
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Nantes coach Antoine Kombouare faces a challenging task as he navigates the club's fight against relegation without one of their key players.
With only eight games left in the season and Nantes sitting precariously in 16th place, finding a suitable replacement for Simon becomes imperative for Kombouare and his team.
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Coach Finidi George also expressed his concern over Simon's condition, stating, "It's a tough blow for us. Moses has been a key player for both Nantes and the national team."
Following the match, Coach Finidi confirmed Simon's hospitalization for further evaluation, expressing uncertainty about the extent of the injury.
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