Moses Simon’s Stunning Goal Gives Nantes Vital Win and Saves Kombouaré’s Job”
Moses Simon’s amazing goal helped save Antoine Kombouaré’s job as FC Nantes manager. Simon’s powerful strike gave Nantes a 1-0 win over Stade Rennais in Ligue 1, ending their long winless run and lifting them to 13th place with 14 points.
The match had some drama. Rennais thought they had equalized soon after Simon’s goal, but a VAR review ruled out their goal, keeping Nantes in the lead.
This win came as a huge relief for Kombouaré, who had been under pressure due to a poor series of results. Before this match, Nantes had not won in 10 games, with four draws and six losses. There had been rumors that former Porto manager Sérgio Conceição could replace Kombouaré if Nantes lost or drew, but Simon’s goal has likely delayed any changes.
When asked if he knew his goal saved the coach’s job, Simon, who is Nantes’ top scorer this season with four goals, said: “Who said the coach was in danger? We won for ourselves, for the coach, our supporters, and the people of Nantes.”
Kombouaré has struggled since returning as manager in March 2024, and this win gives him hope that things are turning around. Nantes will face Brest away next weekend in another important match.
