Ernest Nuamah’s Brace Propels Lyon to Europa League Quarter-Finals
Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah put on a stunning display as Olympique Lyon cruised past FC Steaua Bucharest with a dominant 4-0 victory in their Europa League Round of 16 second-leg clash. Having already secured a 3-0 advantage from the first leg, Lyon entered the match with confidence and wasted no time asserting their dominance. Georges Mikautadze opened the scoring in the 14th minute, giving the French side an early lead. Nuamah, who had been lively throughout the first half, added his name to the scoresheet in the 37th minute, converting a well-placed shot from inside the box to double Lyon’s advantage before the halftime break. With a 5-0 aggregate lead at that point, Lyon looked set to comfortably advance to the next round.
The second half saw Lyon maintain their attacking momentum, quickly extending their lead just two minutes after the restart. Mikautadze, who had already found the net in the first half, scored his second goal of the night, putting Lyon in firm control of the match. As the game progressed, the hosts continued to dominate possession and create goal-scoring opportunities. Their persistence paid off again in the closing minutes when Mikautadze turned from scorer to provider, setting up Nuamah for his second goal of the match. The Ghanaian forward made no mistake with his finish, sealing Lyon’s emphatic 4-0 victory. With a 7-1 aggregate scoreline, Lyon comfortably booked their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals, reinforcing their status as strong contenders in the competition.
Following his outstanding performance, Nuamah will now shift his focus to domestic football, as Lyon prepares to host Andre Ayew’s Le Havre in their upcoming Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday. His impressive form also boosts his chances of being included in Ghana’s squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar later this month. With Ghana aiming to secure qualification for the prestigious tournament, Nuamah’s contributions could be instrumental in their campaign. As he continues to shine in Europe, both Lyon and the Black Stars will be looking to capitalize on his goal-scoring prowess in their respective competitions.
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