The Gent winger will have to be content with the role of a spectator during the big summer in Russia
Moses Simon has promised to be 'back soon, stronger and better' after missing out on the chance to represent Nigeria at this summer's World Cup in Russia.
The player sustained a hip injury and after undergoing three examinations - the last which took place in London on Thursday as the rest of the Super Eagles were preparing for a friendly against England - was ruled out of the quadrennial tournament on Friday.
Simon is expected to spend at least three weeks on the sidelines, and the decision to leave him out means coach Gernot Rohr now has two more players to drop from his remaining team of 25.