Moses Simon has appealed to Nigerian fans to stay patient with the Super Eagles following their narrow 2-1 win over Tanzania in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
The Super Eagles grabbed all three points in a match that proved tougher than many anticipated, with the West Africans forced to dig deep, especially in the second half.
Speaking after the game, the Paris FC winger played down concerns over the scoreline and reminded supporters that there are no easy matches at the tournament.
“Actually, football is not that easy. Not every team in this Afcon is easy. So they should just keep supporting us,” Moses Simon said.
Moses Simon stressed that the most important thing at this stage of the competition was getting off to a winning start, regardless of how convincing the performance appeared.
“Of course great. When you win you say great, when you lose, you think about it. So the most important thing is the three points,” he added.
Tanzania showed resilience and enjoyed spells of dominance after the break, but Simon insisted the Super Eagles were comfortable handling the pressure and never lost belief in their ability to score.
“Actually, we are used to it. This is our job and we know how to do it best. I believe nobody is scared because we believe we can score more goals,” he said.
Looking ahead, Simon made it clear that Nigeria’s focus has already shifted to the next group match, with the aim firmly set on securing another victory.
“Of course, we know it’s not easy. It’s three points. Of course, we don’t tell you draw or lose. Everybody wants to win, and we want to be there,” he said.
He also sent a message to supporters following the team’s progress at the tournament.
“Of course, the word that we say to the fans, they should keep supporting us, keep going for us. We will make them proud,” he said.
The Super Eagles, three-time AFCON champions, now turn their attention to Tunisia. Nigeria will face the Carthage Eagles on Saturday, December 27, as they look to build on their opening win and tighten their grip on qualification from the group.
