A sensational solo goal from Super Eagles winger, Simon Moses, has been shortlisted for the Ligue 1 Goal of the Season award following a dazzling display at the Stade de la Beaujoire,
The forward produced a moment of magic in the 89th minute of Nantes' clash against Rennes, weaving through defenders before unleashing a powerful strike from inside the box that flew past veteran goalkeeper Steve Mandanda and into the right side of the net.
The goal sealed a vital 1-0 win for Antoine Kombouare's side and also caught the attention of the Ligue 1 organisers, who nominated it among the best goals of the season.
Watch the video here:Meanwhile, earlier reports from Soccernet.ng suggest that Simon's spectacular strike against Rennes may have saved Kombouare's job, as the Nigerian winger secured a vital 1-0 victory in Ligue 1
The Nigerian international handed Nantes their first win since August as at then, and lifted the team out of the relegation zone into 13th place with 14 points.