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Ernest Nuamah
Footballer, Lyon and Ghana Winger
About Ernest Nuamah
On 30 August 2023 Ernest Nuamah was sold by FC Nordsjaelland to RWDM Brussels and loaned straight on to Lyon. A year later Lyon paid a reported €28.5 million to make the move permanent.
Early life
Ernest Nuamah Appiah was born on 1 November 2003 in Kumasi and grew up in Asafo. He developed at the Right to Dream Academy before moving to its Danish partner club, Nordsjaelland, in January 2022.
Club career
He scored 12 league goals in 2022-23 and was voted the Danish league's best player and its best young player for that season. At Lyon he played in the 2024 Coupe de France final, lost 2-1 to Paris Saint-Germain. A move to Fulham collapsed at the last minute in the summer of 2024. In April 2025 he ruptured a cruciate ligament against Lille and missed 13 months, returning in May 2026. On 15 October 2026 he scored in Lyon's 3-2 Europa League win over Crystal Palace, his fourth goal of the season.
Black Stars
His first Ghana goal was the winner against the Central African Republic in Kumasi in September 2023. He went to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and was named in Ghana's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, starting the opener against Panama and providing an assist against Croatia. He scored against Gambia in an AFCON qualifier on 29 September 2026. He won the Odartey Lamptey Future Star award at the 2023 Ghana Football Awards.
Frequently asked questions about Ernest Nuamah Appiah
What is Ernest Nuamah's net worth?
Ernest Nuamah has an estimated net worth of $3 million (estimated).
How old is Ernest Nuamah?
Ernest Nuamah is 22 years old, born November 1, 2003.
What is Ernest Nuamah known for?
Ernest Nuamah is a Footballer, Lyon and Ghana Winger.
What is Ernest Nuamah's nationality?
Ernest Nuamah is Ghanaian.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Ernest Nuamah Appiah
- Date of Birth
- 1 November 2003
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Ashanti
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "Ernest Nuamah". Wikipedia.
- "Europa League Ernest Nuamah Contributes to Lyons Win Over Crystal Palace". foot-africa.com.
- "World Cup Nuamah Back from Injury". panafricafootball.com.
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