Moses Simon: FC Nantes 2019-present.
Presently signed with FC Nantes by the 2026 season, Moses Simon has 140 video games with 25 objectives and 27 assists in his Ligue 1 profession. With the Nigeria nationwide crew, he’s earned 61 caps and scoring 9 objectives for Nigeria. He made his Nigeria debut on March 25, 2015 on the age of 19.
Jay-Jay Okocha: Paris Saint-Germain 1998-2002
A legendary participant who performed with PSG throughout 4 seasons, Okocha made 86 appearances and scored 12 objectives. On the time of his arrival to PSG, he turned the costliest African participant on the planet. Okocha made his worldwide debut in 1993 towards Ivory Coast. He additionally received the Africa Cup of Nations in 1994 and the Summer time Olympic Video games in 1996 being a key participant for Nigeria.
Victor Osimhen: LOSC Lille 2019-2020
Though Osimhen solely performed in Ligue 1 for a season, he had some massive moments in France that make him a participant to recollect. He completed as Lille’s high scorer of the season and likewise received the Prix Marc-Vivian Foé, a prize awarded to the perfect African participant within the French championship. With the Nigeria nationwide crew, he received the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup. His senior debut got here in 2017 in a match towards South Africa.
Vincent Enyeama: LOSC Lille 2011-2018.
Considered one of many best African goalkeepers, Enyeama had a pleasant spell in Ligue 1 with Lille. Together with his nationwide crew, Nigeria, he performed from 2002 to 2015 whereas being captain the final two years of his profession. He performed in 101 video games internationally together with Africa Cup of Nations and World Cups.
John Utaka: RC Lens 2002-2005, Stade Rennais FC 2005-2007 and Montpellier HSC 2011-2013.
Utaka represented Nigeria in two World Cups and three Africa Cup of Nations. With Ligue 1 aspect Montpellier he was in a position to win the league within the 2011-12 season being a key a part of the squad. He has a complete of 239 video games in Ligue 1 with 59 objectives and 19 assists.
