Awaziem Plays Full 90 Minutes As Lille Secure 2-0 Win Over Nantes Nigeria’s international defender Chidozie Awaziem played the full 90 minutes as Lille OSC secured an important 2-0 victory away at FC Nantes in Ligue 1. Awaziem, starting in central defence, was part of a solid Lille back-line that kept the hosts at bay and helped preserve the clean sheet. His composed performance and positionally disciplined display were noteworthy.The win contributes significantly to Lille’s league campaign, underlining their defensive stability and ability to deliver results on the road. Editorial When a defender plays the full match in a tight away fixture and the team keeps a clean sheet it signals more than solidity. For Chidozie Awaziem, this appearance for Lille is an affirmation of growth, adaptability and trust in a foreign league where margins are thinner and scrutiny more intense. Awaziem’s presence in central defence for Lille tells a broader narrative Nigerian defenders abroad must not merely adapt they must excel in environments that demand both technical precision and mental acuity. At Nantes, the pressure of away ground, the expectation of defensive discipline and the instinct to act not react are all part of the test. The beauty of his performance lies not in flashiness but in the invisible tasks: cutting angles, timing interceptions, communicating off the ball, aligning the defensive line. These actions matter more when the spotlight is on the forward line. When the result is clean sheet and victory, the defence rarely gets the headlines but in many ways the defence defined it. For Awaziem the next step is consistency: delivering this level across matches, against varied opposition, and in different conditions.