Two Super Eagles players, Moses Simon and Terem Moffi, have been nominated for the prestigious Marc-Vivien Foé Award, Sports247 reports.
The award is presented to the best African player in France’s Ligue 1, recognizing the outstanding performances of both Nigerian stars for their respective clubs in the league.
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Moses Simon, a key player for FC Nantes, has been instrumental for his club, contributing to 15 goals this season, with seven goals scored in the league.
Moffi, who recently reached the milestone of 50 Ligue 1 goals, is also in contention, increasing the chances of a Nigerian player winning the award as Vincent Enyeama in 2014 and Victor Osimhen in 2020 were recent winners of the award from Nigeria.
The Marc-Vivien Foé Award is an annual recognition of the best African player in Ligue 1, a significant honor for those nominated alongside other top African talents. The award is named after the late Cameroonian footballer Marc-Vivien Foé, who played for Lens and Lyon in Ligue 1.
However, Simon and Moffi face stiff competition, as they are among 12 contenders announced by RFI and France 24 on Tuesday, April 1st.
2025 Marc-Vivien Foé Award Finalists
The list of 12 finalists for the 2025 Marc-Vivien Foé Prize was compiled by a jury of 100 journalists specializing in African and European football. The selection includes a mix of young and experienced players, reflecting the dynamic nature of Ligue 1.
The 12 finalists are:
Himad Abdelli (Algeria – Angers SCO / Midfielder / 25 years old)
Eliesse Ben Seghir (Morocco – AS Monaco / Forward / 20 years old)
Lamine Camara (Senegal – AS Monaco / Midfielder / 21 years old)
Habib Diarra (Senegal – RC Strasbourg / Midfielder / 21 years old)
Yahia Fofana (Ivory Coast – Angers SCO / Goalkeeper / 24 years old)
Amine Gouiri (Algeria – Olympique de Marseille / Forward / 25 years old)
Evann Guessand (Ivory Coast – OGC Nice / Forward / 23 years old)
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco – Paris Saint-Germain / Defender / 26 years old)
Moussa Niakhaté (Senegal – Olympique Lyonnais / Defender / 29 years old)
Moses Simon (Nigeria – FC Nantes / Forward / 29 years old)
Abdoulaye Touré (Guinea – Le Havre AC / Midfielder / 31 years old)
Hamed Junior Traoré (Ivory Coast – AJ Auxerre / Midfielder / 25 years old)
The 2025 list highlights the growing influence of African talent in Ligue 1, showcasing a blend of emerging and established players competing at the highest level of French football.
