Moses Simon escapes unharmed as Nantes fans attempt pitch invasion during loss to Le Havre
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Moses Simon during Nantes' match against Le Havre | Imago

Moses Simon escapes unharmed as Nantes fans attempt pitch invasion during loss to Le Havre

Ayoola Kelechi 23:34 - 24.11.2024

Fans of Ligue 1 side Nantes showed their frustrations with the club's poor form during their latest defeat against Le Havre

Tensions boiled over at the Stade de la Beaujoire as frustrated Nantes fans attempted a pitch invasion during their 2-0 loss to Le Havre in Ligue 1.

Nigerian winger Moses Simon, who has been a standout performer this season, emerged unharmed as security forces swiftly intervened to prevent chaos.

Nantes fans show frustration during Le Havre loss

The incident occurred during stoppage time of Nantes’ match against Le Havre, with fans expressing their dissatisfaction after a fourth consecutive league defeat left Nantes teetering in 16th place, a relegation playoff spot.

Riot police were deployed to halt the attempted pitch invasion and control the crowd after projectiles were thrown onto the field.

The match was interrupted for over 30 minutes as officials worked to restore order, and once the stands were mostly cleared, the final minutes of the game were played out.

Nantes fans with an illustration during the match against Le Havre | Imago
Nantes fans with an illustration during the match against Le Havre | Imago Nantes fans with an illustration during the match against Le Havre | Imago

Goals from Josue Casimir in the third minute and Steve Ngoura in the 74th sealed a comfortable victory for Le Havre, deepening the crisis for Nantes.

Moses Simon shines despite team struggles

Amid Nantes’ dismal season, Simon has been a rare bright spot. Returning from a significant injury, the Super Eagles star has delivered standout performances.

Moses Simon and other Nantes players during the defeat against Le Havre | Imago
Moses Simon and other Nantes players during the defeat against Le Havre | Imago Moses Simon and other Nantes players during the defeat against Le Havre | Imago

The Nigerian winger has contributed three goals and four assists in 11 matches for Nantes in Ligue 1 this season.

Remarkably, Simon has been involved in half of Nantes’ 14 league goals this campaign, and is arguably the most important player in the team at the moment.

Super Eagles superstar Moses Simon || Imago

Simon’s form has also translated to the national team, where he has provided three assists in five games for the Super Eagles despite not being a regular starter.