Lyon: a perfect birthday for Ernest Nuamah

01.11.26 FT Ligue 1 France

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Ernest Nuamah celebrated his 23rd birthday in the best possible way. The Ghanaian forward contributed to Olympique Lyonnais’ win over Angers by scoring the opening goal in the 38th minute. It was an eye-catching performance, all the more so because he was playing as a centre-forward from the start for the first time.

Nuamah settles into a central role

Used to playing on the wings, Nuamah was moved into the number-nine role by Paulo Fonseca. The decision paid off against Angers. The Ghanaian notably showcased his power, acceleration and ability to drop deep and contribute to the build-up. His opener capped a convincing performance and gave Lyon the lead.

With this latest goal, Nuamah has taken his Ligue 1 tally to four. He has therefore surpassed his previous personal record in the league, which stood at three goals. His total now stands at six goals in all competitions, allowing him to equal his best tally in a season with OL. The only downside was discomfort in his right hamstring before he was substituted. The Lyon coach nevertheless sought to reassure everyone, believing it was mainly fatigue.

An important win before a busy week

After two consecutive defeats to Hoffenheim and PSG, Lyon got back to winning ways and moved up to third place with 17 points, three behind the Parisian leaders. The victory nevertheless comes during a turbulent period, with an agreement reportedly reached for Paulo Fonseca to leave for Sporting Portugal.

Before the international break, Lyon still have to face Real Sociedad and then Brest. In this context, Nuamah’s growing influence could provide another option for Lyon’s attack. At 23, the Ghanaian has certainly just enjoyed a memorable evening, with a goal, a personal record in Ligue 1 and another demonstration of his attacking versatility.

Aliou Toundé |

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