Mohamed Amoura makes Nice vibrate from his first steps in Ligue 1

On August 31, Mohamed Amoura signed for OGC Nice from Wolfsburg, looking to revive his career. In less than a week, the Algerian striker has already let his talent speak on the Ligue 1 pitches and quickly found his place in the Eagles' starting eleven.

Ligue 1 Debut

Amoura was brought on in the second half during the match against Le Mans, which ended in a 1-1 draw. He was then in the starting lineup against Auxerre, where Nice lost 1-0 without the striker scoring. Arriving on August 31 from Wolfsburg, he was looking to bounce back after two seasons that were far from bad in the Bundesliga. The loan of the Algerian international quickly bore fruit, seeing him appear from the opening rounds of Ligue 1.

Decisive Victory Against Lille

Against Lille, he first forced the opening goal: a right‑footed shot was deflected into the net by defender Nathan Ngoy, but the goal was not credited to Amoura. Two minutes later, after a through ball from Gauthier Hein, he controlled it, performed a small flick and placed the flat of his foot into the empty net, securing a 2-1 victory. His speed and technique were praised, the perfect control and the flick in full stride impressing the crowd. This brace allowed the Eagles to prevail over Lille, who had led the match until the 22nd minute.

In its market‑watch roundup, L’Équipe named Amoura the best summer signing, highlighting his activity, game reading and decisive efficiency. The newspaper also notes a good rapport with fellow striker Elye Wahi, promising for the club’s future. In top form, he was called up by Algerian manager Brahim Hemdani for the first gathering of the Greens. The 2027 AFCON qualifiers will start against Zambia on September 25, then Burundi on September 29, before a friendly against Niger on October 6.

As the new striker for the Eagles, Amoura adds an extra attacking option to Nice. His dynamism should enrich the coach’s setup for the upcoming matches.