The ASSE took part in a hen tournament in Ploufragan, showing a notable performance despite a run full of pitfalls. After two first positive games against Caen and the PSG (with a win and a draw after an extension), the team, led by Sylvain Gibert, aimed to win against Hamburg to qualify in the finals. The game ended with a 2-1, with a decisive goal from Ayki, but the team then won the shootout session, ensuring their participation in the final phase of the tournament.

Alongside these sporting events, ASSE is experiencing a period of tension about the future of Paul Eymard, a young talent from the training centre. Negotiations for a first professional contract are stalled, and the player, courted by several European clubs including Inter Milan, has been excluded from the next stages and matches. This situation is a matter of concern to the Stéphanois leadership, which fears losing one of its greatest hopes. The lack of agreement could have a significant impact on the club’s strategy of valuing young talent.

Finally, ASSE is about to close its pre-season with a friendly match against Cagliari in Italy, as part of the Luigi Riva Trophy. This meeting, initiated by the Italian club in tribute to the legend of football Luigi Riva, is of historic importance as it recalls the first European confrontation between the two teams in 1970. The starting team for this match is made up of Larsonneur, Maubleu, Apiauh, Bernauer, Lamba, Nade, Owusu, Traoré, Jaber, Moueffek, Tardieu, Gadegbeku, Boakye, Cardona, Davitashvili, Milaidinovic, Old, El Jamali, Duffus.