Moses Simon has become the fifth player in Super Eagles history to reach 100 international caps, achieving the milestone during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo Friday.
The winger first wore the green-and-white jersey on March 25, 2015, and after more than a decade of service, he has now joined a small group of Nigerian footballers who reached the three-figure mark in appearances for the national team.
Simon is not alone in this distinction. Four players reached the milestone before him, and their stories form the backbone of Super Eagles history.
Moses Simon
They are three former captains of the team namely Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo and Ahmed Musa as well as Alex Iwobi who, along with Simon, are still active in the national team,
