Nigerian forward Jerome Akor notched two goals as Montpellier secured a 3-0 victory on the road against Lorient at the Stade Yves Allainmat-Le Moustoir on Sunday night.

Akor opened the scoring for the away team at the half-hour mark, courtesy of an assist from Mousa Tamari.

Midfielder Teji Tavanier extended the lead with a successful penalty kick in the 73rd minute.

Akor added his second goal of the match in the final minute of play.

The 23-year-old has now tallied five goals in seven appearances for Montpellier in the current league season.

This win marked Montpellier’s first victory in their last six league matches.