Simon shines and Onuachu nets in European outings for Super Eagles stars
Super Eagles forwards Moses Simon and Paul Onuachu both found the net for their European clubs on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Simon, recently signed by newly promoted Paris FC, shone brightly at the Stade Jean-Bouin. He struck and assisted in a dramatic 3–2 triumph over Metz. Initially, Sadibou Sane put Metz ahead, but Ilan Kebbal levelled from the spot. Simon then teed up Kebbal’s second in the 52nd minute.
Despite Boubakar Traore responding for Metz, Simon dispatched a composed finish in the 67th to restore Paris’s advantage. Substituted in the 90th minute to a standing ovation and replaced by Nouha Dicko, the 30 year old winger has already tallied two goals and one assist in just three league outings. His early contributions underline his pivotal role in the club’s survival campaign.
Over in Turkey, Onuachu continued his fine form for Trabzonspor. The tall striker, who joined permanently from Southampton this summer, opened the scoring with a soaring header from Oleksandr Zubkov’s pinpoint delivery, during the 1–1 draw against Samsunspor at Papara Park. Marius Mouandilmadji’s late equaliser denied Trabzonspor a win. Nevertheless, they remain in second place in the Süper Lig with ten points from four matches, behind a still unbeaten Galatasaray.
Editorial
Two contrasting yet equally encouraging stories unfolding for Nigeria’s attacking stars in Europe. Simon’s seamless integration into Paris FC is a breath of fresh air he hasn’t merely arrived he has made himself indispensable. His goal and assist in only his third league game send a message he belongs here.
We believe that the art of adaptation often defines a forward’s success. Simon’s calm finishing and vision in creating goals suggest more than mere talent they hint at maturity and consistency.
Super Eagles forwards Moses Simon and Paul Onuachu both found the net for their European clubs on Sunday, 31 August 2025.
Simon, recently signed by newly promoted Paris FC, shone brightly at the Stade Jean-Bouin. He struck and assisted in a dramatic 3–2 triumph over Metz. Initially, Sadibou Sane put Metz ahead, but Ilan Kebbal levelled from the spot. Simon then teed up Kebbal’s second in the 52nd minute.
Despite Boubakar Traore responding for Metz, Simon dispatched a composed finish in the 67th to restore Paris’s advantage. Substituted in the 90th minute to a standing ovation and replaced by Nouha Dicko, the 30 year old winger has already tallied two goals and one assist in just three league outings. His early contributions underline his pivotal role in the club’s survival campaign.
Over in Turkey, Onuachu continued his fine form for Trabzonspor. The tall striker, who joined permanently from Southampton this summer, opened the scoring with a soaring header from Oleksandr Zubkov’s pinpoint delivery, during the 1–1 draw against Samsunspor at Papara Park. Marius Mouandilmadji’s late equaliser denied Trabzonspor a win. Nevertheless, they remain in second place in the Süper Lig with ten points from four matches, behind a still unbeaten Galatasaray.
Editorial
Two contrasting yet equally encouraging stories unfolding for Nigeria’s attacking stars in Europe. Simon’s seamless integration into Paris FC is a breath of fresh air he hasn’t merely arrived he has made himself indispensable. His goal and assist in only his third league game send a message he belongs here.
We believe that the art of adaptation often defines a forward’s success. Simon’s calm finishing and vision in creating goals suggest more than mere talent they hint at maturity and consistency.