Ghana international Ernest Nuamah scored and provided an assist as Olympique Lyonnais secured a 3-1 victory over AJ Auxerre in the French Ligue 1 on Friday.The winger played a key role in Lyon's triumph at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, helping his side overcome a spirited Auxerre team in their Week Three encounter.Nuamah was involved in Lyon's second goal before sealing the victory himself with a superb individual effort early in the second half. The Ghanaian lasted 67 minutes before being replaced b
Ghana international Ernest Nuamah scored and provided an assist as Olympique Lyonnais secured a 3-1 victory over AJ Auxerre in the French Ligue 1 on Friday.The winger played a key role in Lyon's triumph at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, helping his side overcome a spirited Auxerre team in their Week Three encounter.Nuamah was involved in Lyon's second goal before sealing the victory himself with a superb individual effort early in the second half. The Ghanaian lasted 67 minutes before being replaced by Kail Boudache.
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Olympique Lyonnais (@OL) September 4, 2026On the matchday, both teams had goals ruled out during an eventful first half. Lyon thought they had taken the lead in the 18th minute when Lois Openda finished a defence-splitting move with a low strike into the bottom corner.However, a VAR review ruled the goal out for offside in the build-up.Auxerre were also denied by VAR five minutes later after Cameron Archer found the net from inside the penalty area. The visitors' celebrations were cut short when the goal was disallowed for a foul in the build-up.Lyon eventually broke the deadlock in the 28th minute through Felix Bacher. The defender rose highest inside the six-yard box to meet a corner and headed the ball into the right side of the net.Nuamah then played a decisive role as Lyon doubled their advantage three minutes later. The Ghana winger provided the assist for Zachary Athekame, who collected the pass before firing an unstoppable effort into the bottom-left corner.Auxerre, however, remained in the contest and reduced the deficit in the 42nd minute. Cameron Archer produced an impressive individual effort before finishing precisely into the bottom-right corner to make it 2-1 before the break.Nuamah ensured Lyon restored their two-goal advantage nine minutes into the second half. The Black Stars winger capped an excellent individual run with a powerful strike from inside the penalty area, sending the ball into the bottom-right corner beyond Mamadou Diop.It was the highlight of another impressive performance from the Ghanaian, who combined attacking creativity with a clinical finish to inspire Lyon to victory.The result has taken Lyon to the summit of the French Ligue 1 standings ahead of the other matches to be played on Saturday and Sunday.
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