International Club Friendly – 19 July 2026

OGC Nice 4–0 Nîmes: Dominant Display from Ligue 1 Side

OGC Nice produced a comprehensive 4‑0 victory over Ligue 2 side Nîmes in a summer friendly on 19 July 2026. The match, played in front of a strong home crowd at the Allianz Riviera, served as an important test for Francesco Farioli’s squad as they fine‑tune tactics ahead of the new season.

Match Overview

Nice started with a 3‑4‑3 formation, seeking width from wing‑backs. They dominated possession from the first whistle and took the lead in the 12th minute when Gaëtan Laborde latched onto a through ball from Khéphren Thuram and slotted past the Nîmes goalkeeper.

The hosts doubled their advantage just before half‑time. A corner was cleared only as far as Morgan Sanson, who volleyed home from the edge of the area with a crisp strike that left the keeper with no chance.

Second‑Half Rampage

Nice picked up where they left off after the break. In the 51st minute, Terem Moffi made it 3‑0 with a powerful header from a cross from the right. The Nigerian striker was a constant threat throughout the afternoon.

The scoring was completed in the 73rd minute when substitute Romain Perraud fired home from a tight angle after being set up by Antoine Mendy. Nîmes rarely troubled the Nice defence, with their only notable effort being a long‑range shot that sailed wide.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Nice 68% – 32% Nîmes
• Shots on target: Nice 9 – 1 Nîmes
• Corners: Nice 8 – 2 Nîmes

Nice’s fluid attacking movement and high pressing will give their supporters optimism for the upcoming Ligue 1 season. Nîmes, meanwhile, will take lessons from the gulf in intensity and will look to tighten up defensively before their campaign begins.