Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi powers Nice to French Cup final

Ivory Coast international Elye Wahi delivered a match-winning performance to propel OGC Nice into the Coupe de France final, scoring twice in a commanding 2-0 victory over RC Strasbourg on Wednesday night.

The semi-final clash at Stade de la Meinau saw the Ivorian striker rise to the occasion, producing a clinical display that underlined his growing influence since arriving in France earlier this year.

After a tightly contested first half, Wahi broke the deadlock in the 51st minute, latching onto a perfectly weighted pass from Jonathan Clauss before finishing with composure to silence the home crowd. The goal shifted momentum firmly in Nice’s favour as they began to assert control over proceedings.

Strasbourg struggled to find a response, and Wahi struck again late in the game to seal the victory. In the 82nd minute, the forward calmly converted from the penalty spot, doubling Nice’s advantage and effectively ending any hopes of a comeback.

It was a complete centre-forward performance—sharp movement, intelligent positioning, and clinical finishing—all of which proved too much for the Strasbourg defence to handle on the night.

Wahi’s heroics not only secured Nice’s place in the Coupe de France final but also highlighted the success of his loan spell from Eintracht Frankfurt. Since making the switch in the winter transfer window, he has been in impressive form, registering six goals in 14 appearances across all competitions.

For Nice, the victory represents a significant milestone in their season, bringing them within touching distance of domestic silverware. For Wahi, it was another statement performance—one that continues to strengthen his reputation as a decisive figure in high-stakes matches.

With the final now on the horizon, Nice will look to carry this momentum forward, and if Wahi maintains this level of form, they will head into the showdown with genuine belief of lifting the prestigious trophy.