With a respectable 3-1 triumph against Nice, Le Havre AC got its first points of the season, therefore highlighting its dedication at home.

The Ciel Marine showed efficiency and tenacity after a hard defeat to RC Lens, with Fodé Doucouré scoring the opening goal in the 13th minute after a fantastic assist from Issa Soumaré.

In the photograph, Sierra Leone’s Juma Bah was on show as he played the full throttle of the contest, but his side suffered their second defeat in their French Ligue 1 games.

Since coming on loan from Manchester City, Bah, 19, has made his debut for his side. Doucouré’s hard work after Nice levelled the score early in the second half resulted in Rassoul Ndiaye scoring to reinstate the home team’s lead in the 61st minute, presenting unrelenting will.

Strategic substitutions by Coach Didier Digard created more possibilities as HAC kept pressing. The victory was sealed in stoppage time when Issa Soumaré found the net, much to the delight of the home crowd.

HAC kept composure with great performances from their defence, especially captain Sangante, despite Nice’s efforts to equalise.

As HAC gets ready to meet Strasbourg in two weeks, the victory lifts morale and guarantees more thrilling contests to come.