Moses Simon Clarifies Rangers Comments, Says He Meant No Harm

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has explained his recent comments about Rangers International FC, saying they were based on his personal experience and were never meant to offend anyone or paint the club in a bad light.

In a statement shared on his social media pages on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the Paris FC star said he had reflected on his earlier interview and felt it was important to clear the air.

Simon said the experiences he spoke about happened during a particular period of his career and should not be seen as a reflection of the current Rangers team or its leadership.

“The experiences at Rangers that I spoke about were my own and were based on a particular period in my journey. They should not be taken as a reflection of the current state of this great and historic club,” he wrote.

He also stressed that his comments were never intended to portray any tribe or group of people in a negative way.

“I have always believed in the values of respect, unity, and judging people by their character rather than their background,” Simon added.

The Nigerian international thanked Rangers General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Amobi Ezeaku, for reaching out to him after the interview.

Simon said he appreciated their honest discussion and praised Ezeaku for his understanding and professionalism.

He also wished Rangers success for the rest of the season and in the years ahead, saying the club would always hold a special place in Nigerian football.

The clarification comes after Simon claimed in an interview with Urban Dwell Sports that he was denied a professional contract by Rangers many years ago because of his tribe, despite spending three months on trial and captaining the trial team.

Rangers quickly rejected the allegation in an official statement, insisting that the club has never discriminated against players because of their ethnic background, religion or place of origin.

The Enugu-based club said its recruitment has always been based on football ability, discipline, character and commitment, adding that players from different parts of Nigeria have represented Rangers throughout its history.

Following discussions between both sides, Simon has now made it clear that his comments were about his personal experience and should not be taken as a judgement of the club as it stands today.