Moses Simon scored as Nantes were held to a 1-1 draw by Saint-Étienne at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on Sunday.
The winger gave the visitors the lead in the 14th minute.
It was Simon’s fifth goal of the season for Antoine Kombouaré’s side.
The Nigeria international has also registered five assists for the Yellow Canaries.
The 29-year-old was replaced by Benjamin Thomas 19 minutes from time.
Augustine Boakye equalised for Saint-Étienne in the 86th minute.