Ernest Nuamah Scores Brace as Lyon Cruise Into Europa League Quarters

• Ernest Nuamah starred for Olympique Lyon in their win over Steaua Bucharest to secure a Europa League quarter-final spot
• The Ghanaian winger, now on a scoring streak, netted his first in the 37th minute after making up for earlier missed chances
• He later sealed the victory with an 88th-minute strike, converting a precise cross from Georges Mikautadze

Ghanaian forward Ernest Nuamah delivered a splendid performance, netting twice in Olympique Lyon’s commanding 4-0 victory over Steaua Bucharest to seal their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals.

The 20-year-old winger, who has now scored in consecutive games for Lyon, opened the scoring in the 37th minute after redeeming himself for earlier missed chances.

He then capped off the night with his second goal in the 88th minute, finishing off a pinpoint cross from Georges Mikautadze.

Lyon dominated the tie with a 7-1 aggregate win, and Nuamah's display earned him an impressive 8/10 rating from Get French Football News.

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His electrifying pace and fearless dribbling were key in dismantling the Romanian side’s defense.

With his recent form, Nuamah is proving to be a crucial asset for Lyon as they push for European glory.

Everton interested in Nuamah

Meanwhile, Everton manager David Moyes has disclosed that the club is working on getting Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah in the next transfer window.

The Black Stars forward has been linked with a move to the Toffees, but a change in management delayed the transfer.

However, the Merseyside outfit are back in the market for the forward as they strengthen their squad for the rest of the campaign.

“He’s a player that I know we’ve been looking at, but I couldn’t say for sure that it’s done or even underway unless there’s something happening that I’m unaware of. We’re considering several players, and Ernest Nuamah is one of them. Hopefully, we can make some signings before the window closes," he said at the pre-match presser for the game against Tottenham on Sunday.

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According to RMC in France, the English club have agreed to a 20 million Euro transfer of the 21-year-old, and the player is set to conclude personal terms.

Nuamah moved to France in the summer of 2023, initially on a loan deal from Belgian club RWD Molenbeck, before making the move a permanent one in August 2024.

However, his second season at Olympique Lyonnais has been slowed by the uncertainty surrounding his future. He was close to joining Fulham in the summer but the deal fell through at the eleventh hour.

Why Nuamah's move has delayed

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghana striker Ernest Nuamah is reportedly keen on a move to England to join Premier League side Everton in the winter transfer window.

The Right to Dream Academy graduate has been strongly linked with the Merseyside outfit since the window opened.

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However, no official bid has been made by the Toffees, who are reported to have held talks with the Olympique Lyonnais attacker.

Source: YEN.com.gh