Nantes have secured their place in the top flight of French football with a 2-1 victory over Ajaccio in Round 34 of the Ligue 1 season.
The match was played at Stade de la Beaujoire and saw Nantes take the lead through a goal from Jonathan David just before half-time. However, Ajaccio fought back to level things up before the interval.
In the second half, Nantes regrouped and scored twice in quick succession to secure all three points and boost their relegation hopes. The first came from a penalty awarded for a handball by Ajaccio's defender, while the second was a well-taken finish from Yoann Maëteneur.
The win means that Nantes now have a comfortable advantage over the bottom four teams in the table, which will make it easier for them to avoid the drop next season. They currently sit two places above the relegation zone, but they still have a game in hand on their nearest rivals.
This result has also given coach Bruno Genesio some much-needed confidence ahead of the final few games of the season. He told his players after the match that they had done "what we needed to do" to secure their place in the top flight.
Overall, this is a big moment for Nantes as they look to end their struggles in Ligue 1 and move closer to securing their spot in the top tier of French football. With a strong squad and a good manager like Genesio, they have every chance of achieving their goals.