Moses Simon was on target on his return to Nantes’ starting line-up as the Canaries fell to a 3-2 defeat at Lorient.
Five minutes before the end of the game, Simon scored the second goal for the visitors after Ignatius Ganago of Cameroon set him up.
The winger’s injury prevented him from playing in the past two league contests for Antoine Kombouare’s team.
On Thursday, the UEFA Europa League match between Nantes and Greek club Olympiacos ended in a 2-1 victory for Nantes. The 27-year-old made his comeback.
Simon has now scored three goals in five league appearances for his club this season.
Nantes will return to action in the UEFA Europa League against Qarabag on Thursday.