US EditionLens needs a favor from former striker Elye Wahi against PSG in Ligue 1 title race
Lens seeks a morale-boosting home win against Angers while Elye Wahi, on loan at Nice, has scored four goals in seven games, potentially impacting PSG's narrow Ligue 1 lead.
- Lens trails leader PSG by one point in the Ligue title race, with fans hoping former striker Elye Wahi can help by defeating the leaders while playing for Nice on Saturday.
- Now 23, Wahi has regained his scoring instinct on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt at Nice, recently netting a brilliant 40-meter lob against Angers that showcased his confidence.
- After suffering a 2-1 loss at Lorient last weekend, Lens crossed the ball 58 times without scoring—a record in European soccer this season—exposing squad fatigue against PSG's depth.
- Seeking a sixth consecutive league win, sixth-placed Monaco visits fourth-placed Lyon on Sunday, where hosts face a four-game winless streak in Ligue 1 play.
- Third-Placed Marseille hosts fifth-placed Lille on Sunday with the match moved to afternoon kickoff due to security concerns linked to municipal elections in France.
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Lens Hopes Elye Wahi Helps in Title Race Amid PSG Challenge | Sports-Games
Lens fans are looking to Elye Wahi, who now plays for Nice, to help their team in the title race against PSG. Meanwhile, Marseille battles for a Champions League spot amidst internal turmoil. Key players across the league, like Metz's Nathan Mbala and PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, are in form as crucial matches loom.
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Lens needs a favor from former striker Elye Wahi against PSG in Ligue 1 title race
Lens is wishing for a big performance from club-record signing Elye Wahi against Ligue 1 title rival Paris Saint-Germain. The problem is he plays for another team.
After their break in Lorient on Saturday (1-2), the Sangs and Gold have a new opportunity to temporarily resume first place, this Friday against Angers (20:45).They have to overcome a delicate period, especially defensively.
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