You were able to follow all the information and reactions concerning the Girondins de Bordeaux today, but there were several small pieces of information that we were not able to process. We are going to give you a summary of this news “around the Girondins”.
Luc Essiena signs pro
As mentioned by our site several weeks ago,
Luc Essiena signed up in Switzerland, in Lauzanne, with the reserve team, following the abandonment of the professional status of the Girondins de Bordeaux. Following good performances (3 goals and 2 assists in 10 matches), the offensive player has just signed his first professional contract for two seasons. Congratulations Luke!
Bordeaux-Locminé scheduled
At the start of the season, Bordeaux had two matches in hand. One was played, and the one against Locminé remained to be scheduled. The programming is out. The Girondins will host this club on January 4, 2025 at Matmut Atlantique, at 6 p.m.
Gernot Rohr and Benin attacked
Benin qualified for the final phase of CAN 2025 in Morocco, after its draw (0-0) obtained on Monday in Libya. But the technical staff, including Gernot Rohrwas attacked after the meeting. The Franco-German coach and former coach and player of the Girondins de Bordeaux, recounted this misadventure to Afrik-Foot.
“We had just obtained this draw qualifying us for the CAN in Morocco. We would have liked to savor this performance, but we didn't have the time. Upon returning to the locker room, new projectiles, including water bottles, were thrown by spectators. Then members of the technical staff were attacked by Libyans, notably our Tunisian video analyst. He was chased, in particular by the Libyan coach (Nasser Al-Hadhiri, editor's note), and beaten by individuals. Then we managed to lock ourselves in our locker room for almost two hours, while things calmed down, but outside, it was still hot, we could hear the insults. Before getting on the bus, on the path leading from the locker rooms to this vehicle, the attacks resumed, members of our staff were beaten, by police officers, but also by Libyan substitute players. Then, several police officers got in the front of the bus, very aggressive. As I was sitting in the front row, I got hit on the arm with a baton. Then other members of the technical staff were hit, including Enrico Pionetti, the goalkeeping coach, who received a blow to the head. One of our security personnel was also targeted. It lasted a few minutes, but I can tell you it was very long. In total, four people were hit and injured by police officers who, I remind you, were there to protect us. It’s truly scandalous.”
Travis Mutyaba scorer
Travis Mutyaba scored Uganda's winning goal in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), during the international break. Here is the goal below from Bordeaux on video.
