Ernest Nuamah Scores Scorcher Debut Goal in Lyon's Draw With Lorient: Video

Ernest Nuamah Scores Scorcher Debut Goal in Lyon's Draw With Lorient: Video

Lukman Mumuni
updated at October 9, 2023 at 7:57 AM
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  • Ernest Nuamah has scored his debut goal for Olympique Lyonnais
  • The Ghana international was on target in the draw against Lorient
  • Nuamah joined Lyon in the summer transfer window from FC Nordsjaelland

Ghanaian winger, Ernest Nuamah scored his debut goal for Olympique Lyonnais in the French Ligue 1 as they drew in a thrilling game against Lorient.

The 19-year-old fired home from inside the box to cancel Lorient's early lead as the two sides shared the spoils at the end of the match.

Nuamah, who joined the French giants in the summer transfer window, was handed a starting role in the game at the Groupama Stadium.

Ernest Nuamah, Ghana, Olympique Lyonnais, France
Ernest Nuamah celebrating his first goal for Olympique Lyonnais against Lorient. Credit: @OL
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In a video shared on social media, the former FC Nordsjaelland winger is seen half-volleying the ball from the left side to level the score after 21 minutes.

Eli Kroupi Jr had given the visitors the lead five minutes earlier, before a brace from Alexander Lacazette saw the hosts head into the break with a healthy two-goal advantage.

However, nine minutes after half-time, Kroupi Jr netted his second of the game to reduce the deficit for Lorient.

Nuamah was replaced in the 71st minute by Sael Kumbedi and with eleven minutes remaining, Lorient levelled through Darline Yongwa.

The Ghanaian teen will join the Black Stars for the friendlies against the USA and Mexico next week, as reported by kickgh.com.

Nuamah's Lyon debut against PSG

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Nuamah made his debut for Olympique Lyonnais in their defeat to French champions Paris Saint-Germain.

The 19-year-old was handed a starting role just days after completing his move to the Ligue 1 outfit from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland.

Nuamah lasted 76 minutes but managed to convince the Lyon fans with his exciting performance against the star-studded PSG.

When Nuamah joined Olympique Lyonnais

Nuamah joined French giants Olympique Lyonnais in the summer transfer window from Danish club FC Nordsjaelland.

The 19-year-old signed a deal reportedly worth a €25m fixed fee plus €5m add-ons, making him the club's most expensive signing.

Nuamah also became the most expensive transfer from the Danish league, breaking the record set by compatriot Kamaldeen Sulemena following his move to Stade Rennais in 2021.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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