With 6 goals in Ligue 1 and a recent hat-trick, OGC Nice striker Elye Wahi heads into the trip to Angers fifth in the scoring charts. According to recent reports, he has also been called up by Hervé Renard.
Six goals in Ligue 1, a recent hat-trick and a call-up mentioned in recent reports: Elye Wahi is in fine form ahead of OGC Nice’s trip to Angers on Sunday 8 November (17:15) for matchday 10. The 25-year-old striker is said to be full of confidence with Nice, according to OneFootball and Ogcnissa.com.
Le Gym arrive in Anjou on the back of four wins in their last five matches, including a 5-2 success against Rennes and a victory at Brest, under coach Olivier Pantaloni. Nice sit 8th with 14 points, while Angers are 15th with 8 points, according to OneFootball.
A striker in fifth place
According to Ligue1.com, Wahi has 6 goals in Ligue 1, placing him fifth in the scoring charts. That tally includes a hat-trick scored in a recent match, report OneFootball and Ogcnissa.com.
The Nice striker can also count on Sofiane Diop, an attacking midfielder credited with 2 assists in Ligue 1. He is presented as his supplier by OneFootball and Ligue1.com.
Le Gym keep rolling
Nice’s run adds weight to this trip. Four wins in their last five matches, including the 5-2 demolition of Rennes and the victory at Brest: the Riviera club, 8th with 14 points, go into the game with that momentum.
On the absentee front, Ali Abdi (Tunisia) is unavailable for the trip due to a muscle problem, Axel Witsel is doubtful, while Laurent Abergel, Antoine Mendy and Moïse Bombito are out, according to OneFootball.
Angers chasing points
Angers SCO, 15th with 8 points, host Nice under coach Stéphane Gilli. Les Angevins are looking to kick-start their season against one of the most prolific strikers in the league, on 6 goals.
Recent reports also say Wahi has been called up by Hervé Renard for a gathering during the international break.