Abedi Pele and Other Ghanaians to Play for Olympique Lyon as Nuamah Joins French Giants
- Ernest Nuamah becomes the latest Ghanaian to join Olympique Lyonnais
- The teen sensation is the fourth Ghanaian player to join Lyon
- Michael Essien played for Lyon between 2003 to 2005
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Olympique Lyonnnais has been one of the favourite destination of African players and Ghanaian footballersin particular, with Michael Essien being the biggest star from the West African nation to play for the French giants.
Ghanaian teen sensation, Ernest Nuamah becomes the latest to join the Ligue 1side after sealing a record-breaking transfer from FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark.
Before Nuamah's move to Lyon, Abedi Pele was the first Black Stars player to play for the French club.
Later on, Essien joined from Bastia in 2003, becoming a household name in French football, helping Lyon win back-to-back Ligue 1 titles before John Mensah joined as the third Ghanaian to play for the club.
Abedi Pele's time at LyonAbedi Pele, arguably the greatest Ghanaian player of all-time, joined Lyon after leaving Olympique Marseille, the club he helped win the UEFA Champions League in 1993. He spent a season at Lyon, but made a huge impact, scoring three goals in 29 matches.
Having established himself in Ligue 1, winning the African Player of the Year from 1990 to 1993, Abedi Pele decided to leave France for Italy, joining Torino in 1994.
Michael Essien at LyonEssien spent only two season as Lyon, but it was nothing short of success. The Ghanaian legend alongside African stars like Mohammadou Diarra propelled the French club to the next level, consistently making the knockout stages of the UEFAChampions League.
In two seasons, Essien won the Ligue 1 twice, and the Trophes des
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