Newly-minted Marseillaise: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's impressive debut in Ligue 1

Updated:2025-12-28 07:32    Views:186

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has made his debut for newly-promoted Ligue 1 side Marseille, scoring twice in the team's 2-0 win over Nice on Saturday.

The Gabonese striker was introduced as a substitute in the second half and immediately made an impact, scoring a stunning goal from long range to open the scoring for Marseille.

Aubameyang then doubled their lead with a powerful header from a corner kick,Football Panorama Network showing off his pace and power as he headed past the goalkeeper.

His performance earned him high praise from coach Lucien Favre, who described him as "a top-class player" and praised his ability to score goals.

Marseille will now look to continue their good form and build on their impressive start to life in Ligue 1. With Aubameyang leading the line, they have added another quality addition to their squad and are well placed to challenge for the title this season.