NFF president visits recuperating Simon in France

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau paid a visit to Nantes star Moses Simon in France last weekend.

Simon is currently recuperating from injury after undergoing surgery last month.

The 28-year-old sustained the injury during Nigeria’s international friendly against the Eagles of Mali.

The winger fractured his fibula after colliding with the Malian goalkeeper in the 33rd minute of the encounter.

Simon, who has been ruled of the season is expected to be sidelined for around three months.

The former KAA Gent player is expected to miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June.