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USMNT's Weah earns start in Ligue 1 opener for Lille

Timothy Weah made his official debut for OSC Lille on Sunday, with the U.S. national team youngster handed a start by manager Christophe Galtier in the club's Ligue 1 opener.

It was a productive day for the club, with fellow new signing Victor Osimhen, a 20-year-old Nigerian, leading the line and scoring twice as Lille took a 2-1 win over Nantes.

Weah was deployed behind Osimhen from the start and played 68 minutes before being withdrawn in favor of Yusuf Yazici.

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The USA international was booked just before being subbed off, but it's a promising start to life at the French club for Weah.