Nigeria’s Super Eagles winger Moses Simon describes the financial difficulties he faced before making it as a professional footballer. In interviews reported by The Punch and Information Nigeria, Simon says he endured a period of hardship while pursuing his football dream, including months when he survived on garri and water. He also recounts selling tomatoes and fish to support himself during that time. The outlets report that Simon shared these experiences in an interview with Urban Well Sports, published on Thursday.
Both sources frame Simon’s comments as a personal account of struggle and perseverance rather than a response to an external controversy. At the time of the interview, Simon is described as playing for Paris FC in France. His remarks highlight the difficulties faced by aspiring athletes and the steps he took to sustain himself before earning a professional career. The coverage is consistent on the main claims: Simon lived on garri and water for months, and he supplemented his income through selling tomatoes and fish prior to his rise in football.
