“I’m happy to have scored” – Ernest Nuamah ends long Ligue 1 goal drought
Ghana winger Ernest Nuamah has expressed his delight after ending his long wait for a Ligue 1 goal in Lyon’s victory over Auxerre.
Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah expressed his happiness after ending his lengthy goal drought in Ligue 1 during Lyon's 2-1 victory over Auxerre. The 22-year-old showcased a standout performance at the Groupama Stadium, scoring the decisive goal and providing an assist. In the 28th minute, Nuamah set up Felix Bacher for the opening goal.
Initially, it was thought that Loïs Openda had scored for Auxerre, but his effort was disallowed for offside after a VAR review. Eight minutes into the second half, Nuamah netted his first goal in Ligue 1, capitalizing on an opportunity to restore Lyon's two-goal lead after Cameron Archer had equalized shortly before halftime. His performance earned him the Man of the Match award as he demonstrated signs of returning to his best after a challenging period due to injury.
Nuamah admitted that his journey back to full fitness and form had been tough, stating, "I'm happy to have scored my first Ligue 1 goal in a long time. It's been a long journey since my injury to get back to this point... but now I'm back." The impressive performance is a significant boost for Nuamah, who will aim to build momentum and establish himself as an essential player for Paulo Fonseca's Lyon side.
His return to form is also encouraging for Ghana as the Black Stars prepare for their upcoming assignments.
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