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Marseille Dominates Le Havre 5-1, André Ayew Honored by Vélodrome Fans

Olympique de Marseille secures their biggest win of the season, while former player André Ayew receives an emotional ovation despite scoring against his old club.

  • Olympique de Marseille defeated Le Havre 5-1, solidifying their hold on second place in Ligue 1 with a commanding performance at the Vélodrome.
  • Valentin Rongier opened the scoring with a long-range strike, followed by goals from Bilal Nadir, Neal Maupay, Elye Wahi, and Ulysse Garcia for OM.
  • Bilal Nadir, a 21-year-old academy graduate, scored his first Ligue 1 goal in his first start since recovering from a serious knee injury last year.
  • Le Havre's André Ayew, a former Marseille player, scored their lone goal late in the match and was warmly applauded by the Vélodrome crowd, who chanted his name in recognition of his contributions to the club from 2007 to 2015.
  • Despite the loss, Ayew expressed gratitude for the reception, calling Marseille his 'club of heart' and vowing to help Le Havre improve in their fight for survival in Ligue 1.
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