Paris FC winger Moses Simon has expressed excitement over the growing competition within the Super Eagles squad ahead of Monday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Mozambique’s Mambas.
In the final group game against Uganda, manager Eric Chelle made several changes, handing Afcon debuts to four players Ryan Alebiosu, Igoh Ogbu, Tochukwu Nnadi and Salim Lawal.
Fringe players such as Paul Onuachu, Francis Uzoho, Raphael Onyedika, and Chidozie Awaziem were also given the chance to stake their claim for a starting position.
Despite resting several key players, the Super Eagles delivered their most convincing performance so far at the 2025 Afcon, thrashing the Cranes 3-1 thanks to a second half brace from Onyedika and Onuachu’s first half opener.
Simon has made just one start at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, with former African Footballer of the Year Ademola Lookman ahead of him in Chelle’s pecking order.
Commenting on the increasing competition in the Super Eagles team, Simon told Austin Okon Akpan’s YouTube channel: “Yes, actually, you can see everyone is ready to play, which is really good. Every position has competition, and especially yesterday, you could see it for yourself.
“For me, that is something great and reflects well on the coach, who is doing a good job by inviting these players to the team.”
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