Last updated on .From the section Sport AfricaSuper Eagles' forward Moses Simon has felt compelled, for the second time in seven months, to come to the aid of his community in Nigeria. The 25-year-old has financed the the installation of a drainage system and the construction of the main road to help tackle flooding in Benue. The lack of access to some of the most basic necessities in his father's hometown of Obagaji Agatu and other communities is something that bothers Simon. "It's important to step in where the politicians have decided not to help," Simon, who now has a street named after him, told BBC Sport Africa. "We cannot thank Moses Simon enough for his amazing works as he continues to go way beyond alleviating the challenges of his people," he said.

Source: BBC April 15, 2021 12:00 UTC