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Journalist
Passionate about football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became obvious to Hugo. He would later discover a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
Trained in Troyes, before leaving for Portugal then Italy, M’Bala Nzola returned to France during the summer to join RC Lens, where he was loaned with an option to buy by Fiorentina . The 28-year-old striker wanted to return to France and at all costs to the Sang et Or.
With the serious injury of Martin Satriano, whose absence is estimated between 6 and 8 months, M’Bala Love will have even more responsibilities at the forefront of the attack RC Lens. The 28-year-old striker has so far only played two matches in the jersey of the Blood and Goldfor a goal on September 21 against the Stade Rennais (1-1). Loaned with option to purchase by Fiorentina this summer, the Angolan international (6 caps) is already feeling very good in Lens.
“I was told about the word family. I wanted to see it”
« In Lens, I found joy again », Confided M’Bala Love has The Team. « I’m myself, not cold at all. I like to tease, to clash with others. Music? It’s Brice (Samba). We’re not allowed to touch it (laughs). I had been told about the word family. I wanted to see it. The more days pass, the more I become convinced of it. Everyone works together, helps each other, pushes each other. Here, we want the good of our neighbors. »
“It was Lens and nothing else”
Returning to France, he who was trained to Troyesand especially at RC Lens appeared as obvious for M’Bala Love : « It was Lens and nothing else. A return to France was obvious. I rarely watched L1. But I had seen the Bollaert-Delelis audience on the networks. This really impressed me. The words of the songs enter my head. I had already played in full stadiums. But not with such an atmosphere. This is my idea of football, of sharing. You only want to give everything to celebrate your goal with the spectators. »
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