Decisive figure's headers carry Lens past Nice | OneFootball

Odsonne Edouard broke the deadlock in the 15th minute with a precise header, setting Lens on course for a 2-0 win over Nice. He added a close-range second (57.) to settle the contest.

Edouard's opener came from a clever movement across the centre-backs, his glancing header guided into the top right corner from the middle of the box.

After the restart, he attacked another teasing cross to nod in from point-blank range (57.), doubling his side's cushion as Les Aiglons struggled to deal with his penalty area presence.

He finished with three attempts, two on target, won six fouls and made three clearances, a blend of penalty box threat and graft that kept Nice pinned back and gave Lens an outlet all afternoon.

His timing and runs repeatedly opened lanes for deliveries, ensuring Lens controlled the key phases whenever the ball went wide.

Lens sit top of Ligue 1. They host Feignies in the Coupe de France next, while Les Aiglons face Saint-Étienne in the same competition.