The Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoffs kick off this Tuesday with a high-stakes showdown between AS Saint-Étienne and OGC Nice, as two Senegalese internationals, Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy, are set to make their starting XI debuts.
The Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, home turf of the AS Saint-Étienne, will host the first leg of this critical tie. Coming off a disappointing Coupe de France final defeat against RC Lens, the OGC Nice side aims to leave a strong impression on the pitch and secure a positive result against the third-placed Ligue 2 team.
With Diouf and Mendy leading the defensive line, the Nice squad enters this decisive match with renewed determination. The Riviera-based club finished the league campaign in 16th place, placing them in the relegation playoff bracket. A win or even a draw on the road could hand them the advantage ahead of the return leg.
Stay tuned as the battle for Ligue 1 survival unfolds under the bright lights of Saint-Étienne.
