Super Eagles Defender Awaziem Relegated with Nantes Despite Solid Season
Super Eagles centre-back Chidozie Awaziem and FC Nantes have been relegated to Ligue 2 after a 1-0 loss to Lens at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Sixteen-year-old debutant Mezian Soares struck with his first touch in the 79th minute to seal the victory. The defeat ends Nantes’ 13-year run in France’s top flight. Despite an earlier 3-0 win over Marseille that briefly lifted hopes, the Canaries finished the campaign with just 23 points from 32 matches, five points adrift of a play-off place. Awaziem was one of Nantes’ most consistent performers. He started 24 league games, featured in 26 overall, contributed a goal and two assists from defence, and earned a spot in the latest Ligue 1 Team of the Week.
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