Terem Moffi was among the goal scorers as OGC Nice defeated Stade Rennes 2-1 in their Ligue 1 clash on Saturday.
Gaetan Laborde gave Nice the lead five minutes after the break.
Moffi doubled the home side’s advantage with a smart finish in the 72nd minute.
It was the Nigeria international’s 17th goal in 30 league appearances this season.
Benjamin Bourigeaud reduced the deficit for the visitors 12 minutes from time.
Nice moved from 10th to eighth position on the table following the win.