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Nigeria’s Moses Simon has been nominated for the 2025 Marc-Vivien Foé Award, which recognises the best African player in France’s Ligue 1. The FC Nantes winger, who has been in superb form this season, is aiming to become the third Nigerian to win the prestigious honour, following Vincent Enyeama (2014) and Victor Osimhen (2020). Simon has been a key figure for Nantes, recording seven goals and eight assists in 25 league appearances.
His direct involvement in nearly half of the team’s goals highlights his crucial role, even as the club endures a challenging campaign. This marks Simon’s fourth nomination for the award, after previous shortlistings in 2020, 2022, and 2024. He is among 12 contenders, including Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi (PSG) and Ivory Coast’s Evann Guessand (OGC Nice).
Related News Simon nursing ankle injury – Nantes coach Simon shines as Nantes boost survival hopes ‘It was the perfect moment,’ Simon reacts to winner Named in honour of the late Cameroonian footballer Marc-Vivien Foé, the award is presented annually by RFI and France 24. A jury of nearly 100 journalists specialising in French and African football will determine the winner based on performances throughout the season. Eligibility criteria require nominees to have represented an African national team, played at least 15 Ligue 1 matches, and not switched their international allegiance during their careers.
Since its inception, the Marc-Vivien Foé Award has celebrated African excellence in French football. Enyeama made history in 2014 as the first goalkeeper and Nigerian to claim the prize, while Osimhen’s outstanding 2019/20 season with Lille earned him the award before his high-profile move to Napoli. With Simon on the final shortlist, expectations are high that another Super Eagles star could take home the award.
The winner of the 2025 Marc-Vivien Foé Award will be announced later this year..
