Moses Simon to become fifth Super Eagles player to reach 100 caps [Full list]

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon is set to join an elite group of Nigerian footballers when he makes his 100th appearance for the national team.

Simon is closing in on the landmark as Nigeria prepare for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying campaign starting with Madagascar on Friday in Uyo, with the winger expected to feature prominently under head coach Eric Chelle and reach the milestone.

This would place Simon among a select group of players who have represented the Super Eagles at senior international level on at least 100 occasions.

Here is the full list of Nigerian players to have reached the 100-cap mark or more:

1. Ahmed Musa

Former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is Nigeria’s most-capped player, having made more than 100 appearances for the national team.

Musa enjoyed a long international career that included appearances at multiple Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup tournaments.

2. Joseph Yobo

Former captain Joseph Yobo is also part of Nigeria’s 100-cap club.

The defender represented the Super Eagles for more than a decade and featured prominently at major international tournaments.

Yobo was captain when Nigeria won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.

3. Vincent Enyeama

Former goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama is another member of the exclusive group.

Enyeama was Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper for several years and represented the country at three FIFA World Cups.

He was also part of the Super Eagles squad that won the 2013 AFCON.

4. Alex Iwobi

Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi is the latest player to join the 100-cap club.

Iwobi made his Super Eagles debut in 2015 and has remained a regular presence in the national team.

His international career has included appearances at the Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup.

5. Moses Simon

Moses Simon is now on the verge of joining the quartet.

The winger has been a regular member of the Super Eagles since making his debut in 2015 and has featured under several coaches during his international career.

His 100th appearance would make him the fifth Nigerian footballer to reach the landmark, further cementing his place among the country’s most experienced international players.

If he features in Nigeria’s upcoming fixture, Simon will reach 100 senior international appearances, joining Musa, Yobo and Enyeama in the 100-cap club.

The milestone would also underline his longevity with the national team, having represented Nigeria across several AFCON qualifying campaigns and major international tournaments.

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