Super Eagles attackers Moses Simon and Paul Onuachu were both on target for their respective European clubs on Sunday, August 31.
Simon, who joined newly promoted Paris FC in the summer, continued his impressive start in France by scoring and assisting in a 3-2 win over Metz at the Stade Jean-Bouin. Metz had initially taken the lead through Sadibou Sane before Ilan Kebbal equalized from the penalty spot.
Simon then provided the assist in the 52nd minute for Kebbal’s second goal, putting Paris FC ahead. Although Boubakar Traore drew Metz level again, Simon restored Paris FC’s advantage in the 67th minute, calmly slotting home following a precise assist from Maxime Lopez.
He was substituted in the 90th minute to a standing ovation, with Nouha Dicko taking his place.
The 30-year-old winger has now tallied two goals and one assist in three league appearances, highlighting his significance in Paris FC’s survival push.
In Turkey, Onuachu also made headlines as Trabzonspor played a 1-1 draw against Samsunspor at the Papara Park.
The striker, who completed a permanent move from Southampton over the summer, scored the opener in the first half with a flying header, expertly converting a pinpoint cross from Oleksandr Zubkov.
Marius Mouandilmadji equalized for Samsunspor in the closing minutes of the match. The draw sees Trabzonspor in second place in the Turkish Super Lig with 10 points from four matches, trailing leaders Galatasaray, who maintain a perfect record.
