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Duckens Nazon poses scoring threat to Scotland in World Cup opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Duckens Nazon poses scoring threat to Scotland in World Cup opener

Summary

Duckens Nazon is expected to be a significant threat to Scotland in the World Cup Group C opener on Saturday. Ryan Flynn, Nazon's former teammate at St Mirren, emphasized his 'shoot on sight' mentality, which has seen him score 44 goals in 82 appearances for Haiti. Nazon previously played for clubs like Wolverhampton Wanderers and joined Esteghlal in the Persian Gulf Pro League. His history with St Mirren, where he had limited impact, contrasts with his success on the international stage. The match is anticipated to showcase Nazon's ability to potentially upset higher-ranked opponents.

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By the Numbers

•Duckens Nazon is with Esteghlal in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
•He previously played for St Mirren during a loan spell in 2019.
•Nazon has scored 44 goals for Haiti in international competition.
•Ryan Flynn warns that Nazon's aggressive shooting style makes him a threat.
•Scotland faces Haiti in their World Cup Group C opener this Saturday.

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12:02 PMYahoo Sports — How former Buddies striker Nazon will be threat to Scotland

What they're saying

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Duckens Nazon will be a danger to Scotland in Saturday's World Cup Group C opener with his "shoot on sight" mentality, former St Mirren team-mate Ryan Flynn has warned. Former Wolverhampton Wanderers, Coventry City and Oldham Athletic striker Nazon, now with Esteghlal in the Persian Gulf Pro League club, had a spell in the Scottish Premiership alongside Flynn on loan from Sint-Truiden.
— Yahoo Sports

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