Clinton Njie Shines in Lyon’s 2-0 Win with Electrifying Run and Assist for Lacazette
In an exciting moment during Lyon’s 2-0 victory over Bastia, Clinton Njie demonstrated both speed and composure, delivering a vital assist for Alexandre Lacazette’s 25th Ligue 1 goal of the season.
The play unfolded in the 85th minute, when Njie intercepted the ball from a Bastia corner and embarked on a 40-meter sprint towards the opposition goal. The Cameroonian striker sped past Bastia’s coach, weaving through defenders like a freight train, before providing the perfect assist for Lacazette to score. His explosive run was reminiscent of a TGV train rushing past the box, as noted by the Lyon coach, Hubert Fournier.
“Many have criticised Clinton Njie, saying he doesn’t belong. But tonight, he responded in the best possible way,” Fournier said, acknowledging the striker’s improvement, especially with the competition for places in Lyon’s starting lineup. Despite only scoring four goals in Ligue 1, Njie proved his worth, showing that he can make an impact when given the chance.
While Lyon’s win was a positive result, the match was also marked by a €95 fine for speeding, thanks to Njie’s exhilarating dash! You can watch Njie’s brilliant race in the video linked below:
