Moses Simon has joined an elite group in Nigerian football history, becoming only the fifth player to earn 100 caps for the Super Eagles.
The winger reached the milestone on 25 September 2026, eleven years and six months after making his senior debut on 25 March 2015.
Simon now sits alongside four other Nigerian legends who have crossed the century mark. Ahmed Musa leads the pack with 111 caps, a record he built between 2010 and his retirement from international football in December 2025.
Musa’s standout moment came at the 2018 World Cup, where he became the first Nigerian to score twice in a single tournament match, and he later claimed AFCON gold in 2013.
Vincent Enyeama follows with 101 caps, earned between 2002 and 2015. The legendary goalkeeper anchored Nigeria’s defense for over a decade and delivered a standout performance at the 2013 AFCON, where his heroics helped the Super Eagles lift the trophy.
Joseph Yobo, the commanding former captain, also reached 101 caps during his own decorated international career, becoming one of the first two Nigerians to breach the milestone.
Alex Iwobi became the fourth member of the club, hitting his century in an international friendly against Portugal. The Fulham midfielder’s teammates celebrated the achievement in the dressing room after the final whistle, honoring his consistency and technical influence in the Super Eagles’ engine room.
Simon now completes the quintet, cementing over a decade of service on Nigeria’s left flank. He broke into the squad as a young talent and steadily developed into one of the team’s most dependable performers, contributing pace and creativity across multiple continental and global tournaments.
Simon reaches the landmark at a pivotal moment for the national team. Nigeria currently sit second in Group L of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, having opened their campaign with a 2-1 win over Madagascar. The Super Eagles trail group leaders Guinea-Bissau only on goal difference, with both sides tied on three points.
The stakes in the group remain unusually high. Tanzania have already secured qualification as co-hosts of the tournament, meaning only one of the remaining three teams — Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, or Madagascar will book a place at AFCON 2027. Every fixture from here carries added weight.
Simon travels with the squad to face Guinea-Bissau on 29 September, a match that could decide who controls the group heading into the later rounds. Fresh off his 100th-cap achievement, he will look to convert the occasion into a strong performance against a side currently sitting above Nigeria in the standings.
