Haiti’s record scorer on Paisley, stunning Scotland & escaping Iran

Haiti’s record scorer on Paisley, stunning Scotland & escaping IranImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Haitian elected officials and cultural figures recently gathered in Brooklyn to honour record scorer Duckens NazonByNick McPheatBBC Sport ScotlandPublished1 hour agoLife of late has been a whirlwind of emotions for Duckens Nazon.From the highest of highs – helping Haiti qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 – to fearing for his life while trying to escape the ongoing conflict in Iran, where he plays his club football for Esteghlal, it has been a turbulent time.The 32-year-old, who spent six months of a colourful 13-year career – spanning 13 clubs and eight countries – in Paisley with St Mirren in 2019, now has his sights set on stunning the nation he briefly called home.As Haiti’s record scorer with 44 goals in 76 caps, starting in his country’s first World Cup match in 52 years against the Scots will cap off a wild spell for the striker, who claims his life was saved by a SIM card during his recent evacuation from Iran.Celtic linked with Leonard and Stewart – gossip