Ghana winger Ernest Nuamah stars with a goal and assist as Lyon secure 3-1 win over Auxerre

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.VICTOOOOIIIIRE 💪Dans un match maîtrisé, nos Gones s'imposent face à l'AJ Auxerre et décrochent un deuxième succès en Ligue 1 McDonald's ! 🔥🔴🔵Trois points de plus 💥3-1 #OLAJA pic.twitter.com/uD5akuSwGT— 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...