Coupe de France (round of 16). Stade Briochin (N2) – OGC Nice (L1), February 4 or 5
They couldn't have hoped for (much) better. In any case, if the Federal Commission for the Coupe de France authorizes them to play at Fred-Aubert, on February 4 or 5. “With Lille and Paris SG, it was the best possible draw,” says James Le Marer, the captain. Nice is the 4th in Ligue 1, a European club.”
Of course, the name of Dante, the 41-year-old Brazilian defender, was on everyone's lips. “A legend! », say James Le Marer and Aimeric Gomis in unison. “Thanks to him, Chris (Kerbrat) and Champi (Benjamin Angoua) will not be the oldest on the pitch,” laughs Guillaume Allanou.
More seriously, it is internationals (Clauss, Ndombélé) and players referenced in Ligue 1 (Laborde, Diop, Guessand) who will arrive in the Côtes-d'Armor prefecture. “It’s also Franck Haise’s team, someone who exudes a lot of humility and simplicity,” says coach Briochin.
After Le Havre, 17th in Ligue 1, and Annecy, 5th in Ligue 2, “it will be an even higher mountain to climb,” knows Guillaume Allanou. But the Griffons are not afraid of the Eaglets. “We will see if we are capable of achieving a third feat. Never two without three, right? », laughs Madi Diakité.
The main thing in the coming days will be to convince the authorities that the match can be held at Fred-Aubert. And this, despite the reputation of Nice supporters. There were 4,591 of them cheering on the Briochins on Wednesday evening. Not far from the maximum capacity, knowing that seats are limited to 2,999 for the moment. “It doesn’t depend on us, but we will do everything to ensure that it happens here,” insists Guillaume Allanou.
They could have come across an N3 club, Bourgoin-Jallieu or Dives-Cabourg. They could have gone to Cannes or Le Mans. “It’s a beautiful draw,” enthuses Madi Diakité. It will be a great celebration, a new enthusiasm that we will share with the population, our families and our loved ones.” A nice breeze from Nice for the Briochins.
