Enugu Rangers Deny Discrimination Claim by Moses Simon
Enugu Rangers have denied allegations by Super Eagles winger Moses Simon that he was denied a contract after a trial due to ethnic discrimination.
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Enugu Rangers have denied claims by Nigeria international Moses Simon that he was denied a contract after a trial because he is not Igbo.
Simon, a winger for French Ligue 1 side Paris FC, said in a recent interview that he underwent a three-month trial with the NPFL champions but was not offered a deal, attributing the decision to ethnic bias. He did not name the club in his initial remarks, but subsequent media reports identified it as Enugu Rangers.
The club has categorically rejected the allegation. 'We categorically deny any form of ethnic discrimination in our recruitment process,' a statement from Enugu Rangers read, as reported by Complete Sports.
Simon, 30, began his career in Nigeria before moving to Europe. He has been a regular member of the Super Eagles squad. The player did not provide documentary evidence to support his claim, according to Naija News.
Enugu Rangers remain undefeated in the current NPFL season, having won six of their first seven matches. The club has not named Simon in any official trial report or squad list.
The Nigerian Football Federation has not issued a statement on the matter. Paris FC, Simon’s current club, declined to comment when contacted by local media.