Nigeria international winger Moses Simon has received recognition for his contribution to the society base on his charity works in several areas.
The Nantes winger gave out 3 million Naira as palliatives during the lockdown in Nigeria and followed that up with the sinking of two boreholes in his father’s home town in Benue State.
At the start of last year he also floated a football academy Simioben FC which is home to about 35 football players who are all between the ages of 15-18 as his means of giving back to the society.
Simon and his wife Ibukun were both recognized by the Friends of Peace foundation for their charity works last year and he will pick up the award when he arrive the camp of the Super Eagles for the AFCON 2022 qualifiers.
“ I received a call about the award earlier today and I must say it’s a honour well deserved owing to what he did in the outgoing year. It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of his wife hence her recognition as well”, Mowiz who is close to the Nantes forward told Owngoalnigeria.com.
“ Looking back at the amount of money he has spent so far for charity purposes it shows a lot of how well he is keen on a better society for all and my prayer is that many will emulate him and do likewise”.