Nigeria's Moses Simon has expressed his gratitude to Nigerians after reaching a milestone of 100 appearances for the Super Eagles. The Paris FC winger achieved this feat during Nigeria's 2-1 victory over Madagascar in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo. Simon's international journey began in March 2015, and he described the landmark as a moment filled with "a thousand emotions."
In a heartfelt message to Nigerian supporters, Simon wrote, "100 caps. One shirt. One country. A thousand emotions." He emphasized that representing his country once is an honour, while doing it 100 times is a privilege he will never be able to fully put into words. The 31-year-old acknowledged the responsibility that comes with wearing the green and white jersey, saying it carries a weight far greater than personal achievement.
Simon thanked Nigeria for giving him the opportunity to represent the country and expressed his appreciation to the Super Eagles supporters. He acknowledged their cheers, messages, and criticism throughout his international career, saying they have given him strength on the best days and lifted him on the hardest ones. He also recognized the contribution of the Nigerian media for documenting his journey and holding him accountable.
The Super Eagles winger also paid tribute to his teammates, coaches, technical staff, family, and everyone who has supported him along the way. For Simon, the 100-cap milestone represents years of sacrifice, victories, defeats, lessons, friendships, and memories rather than simply a number on his international record. He said he is deeply proud, grateful, and honoured to have reached this milestone.
Simon's century was marked in Uyo following Nigeria's victory over Madagascar, with the winger presented with a commemorative Super Eagles jersey celebrating the milestone. This achievement comes as Simon continues to play a key role for Éric Chelle's side, with Nigeria preparing for their next Group L assignment against Guinea-Bissau.
In his message, Simon ended with a simple expression of gratitude and an affirmation of his commitment to the national team. He said, "Thank you for allowing me to serve. Thank you for allowing me to dream. Thank you for allowing me to wear this shirt." He reiterated that he would choose it all over again, saying "100 times and I would choose it all over again. For the country. For the people. For the badge. Always."
Moses Simon's milestone is a testament to his dedication and hard work, and he joins an elite group of players who have reached 100 caps for the Super Eagles. As Nigeria continues their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, Simon's experience and leadership will be crucial to the team's success. The Super Eagles will look to build on their momentum as they face Guinea-Bissau in their next Group L match.
Key points
- Moses Simon reaches 100 caps for the Super Eagles in their 2-1 win over Madagascar.
- Simon expresses gratitude to Nigerians, teammates, and supporters for their role in his international career.
- The milestone marks years of sacrifice, victories, defeats, lessons, friendships, and memories for the Super Eagles winger.
