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Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has added a new chapter to his personal and professional life, celebrating the birth of his first son with his wife, Ibukun Moses-Simon, Soccernet.football reports.
The couple, who have been married since 2015, welcomed their baby boy in the early hours of Monday, January 27, 2025.
The joyous news comes as a double triumph for Simon, who has been excelling for FC Nantes in Ligue 1 this season. His wife Ibukun, a childhood sweetheart and mother to their two daughters, also runs the Simoiben Football Academy, based in Kaduna, where Moses is the key financial backer.
I find no words strong enough to express my exact feelings, I’m sincerely grateful to GOD. GOD has blessed my home with a baby boy. Thanks my Queen for this marvelous gift to our family, you are indeed a strong woman and I am always proud of you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/GNoMj3ZSHo
— MSimon27 (M.O.N) (@Simon27Moses) January 27, 2025
Announcing the news on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), Simon shared heartfelt photos of his wife during her pregnancy and in the hospital with their newborn son. In his caption, the 28-year-old expressed profound gratitude:
“I find no words strong enough to express my exact feelings, I’m sincerely grateful to GOD. GOD has blessed my home with a baby boy. Thanks my Queen for this marvelous gift to our family, you are indeed a strong woman and I am always proud of you.”
— MSimon27 (M.O.N) (@Simon27Moses) January 27, 2025
On the pitch, Simon continues to impress. Just on Sunday, the Nigerian international delivered his 11th goal contribution of the season, setting up Mostafa Mohamed’s late equalizer in Nantes’ 1-1 draw with Lyon.
Simon now boasts five goals and six assists in 17 Ligue 1 appearances this campaign, already surpassing his contributions from last season, despite playing five fewer matches.
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