Gent striker Moses Simon has opened up about the reason behind his lack of first team opportunities for the Flying Eagles during the Fifa Under 20 World Cup in New Zealand.<br /><br />Simon, who turns 20 in two weeks time, was expected to be one of the stars of the tournament but managed only 16 minutes of game time - which came against Hungary - before Nigeria exited the competition.<br /><br />&ldquo;I was sick. I wanted to play and help my country but we didn<span class="body1">&rsquo;</span>t want to take any chances,&rdquo; said Moses Simon, according to belgiumsoccer.be.<br /><br />The winger then played down suggestions that he<span class="body1">&rsquo;s not presently in tip - top condition, saying : </span>&ldquo;I do not discuss it but I<span class="body1">&rsquo;m fine.</span>&rdquo; <br /><br />The Golden Boot Soccer Academy product has been invited by coach Samson Siasia for the African Under 23 Championship qualifier against Congo<br /><br />He netted 17 times in total for AS Trencin and Gent last term.<br />