Europa League: In-form Ernest Nuamah nets brace for Lyon in thumping victory against FC Steaua BucureÈ?ti

Ghana international Ernest Nuamah was on target twice on Thursday night, helping Olympique Lyon to secure a thumping 4-0 win against FC Steaua Bucureti in the Europa League.The Black Stars forward started for the French Ligue 1 side on the matchday and continued his fine form from the weekend.Olympique Lyon went into the game with a 3-0 lead from the first leg meeting with FC Steaua Bucureti.The hosts despite the huge advantage, set up strong with an attack that scored after just 14 minutes into the first half.Ernest Nuamah's first goal came in the 37th minute when he showed incredible strength before firing an unstoppable shot into the back of the net from close range.

Ernest Nuamah is too good. What a goal pic.twitter.com/gxOFGXbdbG

Kuame Oliver (@KuameOli) March 13, 2025Georges Mikautadze scored the first goal of the game with a beautiful individual effort from inside the box.The forward made it 3-0 two minutes after the break when he scored a second to complete his brace.Late in the contest, Georges Mikautadze set up Ernest Nuamah to score his second of the night, sealing a resounding 4-0 victory for Olympique Lyon.Courtesy of a 7-1 aggregate win, Olympique Lyon are through to the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Read Full Story