Fresh from his collaboration with the French Embassy for a scouting program, where set of jerseys, balls and boots were donated, Nigeria international winger Moses Simon has hit the headlines again, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Simon who finances Simoiben football academy owned by his wife brought scouts from France to Kaduna state two weeks ago for a scouting program. A total of six players were picked and in the coming days they will be knowing their fate.
Kaduna based Simon visited Benue state where he hails from, he met with the paramount ruler of his tribe the Ochi’Idoma, His Royal Majesty, Agaba-Idu, Dr John Elaigwu Odogbo for royal blessings.
He followed it up with a donation to the state football association led by Barrister Paul Edeh. He gave 200 balls and 8 sets of jerseys as his support to the project of the development of grassroot football in the state.
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Now back in France to complete his rehabilitation from the injury that saw him missed the final three months of the season, Simon who sustained the injury while on international duty with Nigeria is hoping to be fit for the start of the season.
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