Simon led the way with the first goal for the Canaries in the 14th minute, while France’s Bahereba Guirassy got the second in the stoppage time of the second half.
Simon’s marauding run down the left ended with his stinging drive slipping through the fingers of Donovan Léon. That goal seemed to help Nantes find their groove, and they looked good value to find a second goal soon after.
For a Nantes side that endured an underwhelming 2023/24 season, a 0-0 draw against Toulouse last weekend must’ve left fans fearing another long season.
Dutch player of Nigerian descent, Emegha, was on target as Strasbourg Alsace earned their first Ligue 1 win of the season by defeating Stade Rennais 3-1 at the Stade de la Meinau, making it a third straight unbeaten game for the first time since 1999.
Following Andre Santos’ opener, Emegha made it two after the restart before he was substituted in the 66th minute. The 21-year-old got his name on the scoresheet for an instinctive finish into the near corner after picking up a loose ball in the area following a free kick.