Nice claimed their first Ligue 1 victory of the season after beating Lille 2-1 in the fifth round of the competition, on a night that saw Egyptian defender Mohamed Abdelmonem make another start for the French side.

Abdelmonem continued to strengthen his position in Nice’s starting lineup as he played from the opening whistle and completed the full match, helping his team secure three important points after failing to win any of their opening four league games.

Nice made good use of their chances against Lille and earned an important victory over a team that had the opportunity to move closer to the top of the Ligue 1 standings.

Strong Start for Nice

Nice entered the match determined to change their league form and took the lead in the 22nd minute when Lille player Nathan Ngoy accidentally turned the ball into his own net.

The hosts protected their advantage until halftime, helped by an organized defensive display that limited Lille’s attacking threat.

Nice continued to push for another goal after the break and doubled their advantage in the 67th minute through Mohamed Amoura, giving the home side more control heading into the closing stages.

Lille refused to give up and pulled one back through Ayase Ueda in the 79th minute, putting pressure on Nice during the final part of the match.

However, Nice’s defense held firm until the final whistle to secure the club’s first league win of the season, while Lille suffered their first defeat of the campaign.

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Abdelmonem Keeps Impressing

The match also marked another important appearance for Mohamed Abdelmonem, who started for Nice for the fourth consecutive game.

The Egyptian defender completed the full 90 minutes and played his part in protecting the lead during the closing stages, especially after Lille reduced the deficit and increased the pressure in search of an equalizer.

Abdelmonem’s continued presence in the starting lineup shows his growing role within the team, with the defender becoming a regular option in Nice’s back line.

The victory lifted Nice to five points after one win, two draws and two defeats, moving the team into 14th place in the Ligue 1 standings.

Lille, meanwhile, remained on 10 points in fourth place after suffering their first defeat of the season and missing an opportunity to strengthen their position near the top of the table.

Lille could have moved to the top of the standings with a victory, but Nice ended their strong start and collected three valuable points that could give the team momentum heading into the coming rounds.

Abdelmonem joined Nice from Egyptian giants Al Ahly during the summer transfer window in 2024.

The Egyptian international is under contract with the French club until June 2028 and will be looking to maintain his place in the starting lineup while continuing to deliver strong performances throughout the season.