Ernest Nuamah clinches Man of the Match Award in crucial Ligue 1 victory 

Black Stars winger Ernest Nuamah secured his first Man of the Match accolade since joining Olympique Lyon, following an outstanding performance against Olympique Marseille.

Nuamah played a pivotal role in his team’s crucial 1-0 victory over Marseille in the French Ligue 1 over the weekend.

The 20-year-old, who played the entire duration of the match, showcased his skills by completing seven out of 12 dribbling attempts, winning nine out of 16 ground duels, and delivering accurate passes 21 out of 27 times. Despite missing a notable chance, Nuamah’s efforts played a pivotal role in lifting Lyon out of the relegation zone.

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Formerly with FC Nordsjaelland, Nuamah has made 16 league appearances for Lyon, contributing with a goal and an assist.

The impressive performance follows a challenging campaign for Nuamah at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, where he represented Ghana. Despite a frustrating outing, he has quickly bounced back on the domestic front.

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Having joined Olympique Lyon from FC Nordsjaelland in the summer, Nuamah had already garnered recognition, securing three individual awards in Denmark last season. His achievements include winning the Danish Superliga Player of the Year, Spring Best Player by Superliga head coaches, and Player of the Year by Superliga players.

Additionally, Nuamah played a crucial role in the Ghana U-23 team, the Black Meteors, during the 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, helping the team qualify for the tournament with notable assists in the last round against Algeria.