The DNCG confirmed the demotion of AC Ajaccio in National, a disastrous news for the Corsican club. This decision, released on Tuesday 15 July by the DNCG Appeal Board, comes despite the presentation of a EUR 15 million bank guarantee and a EUR 2.5 million payment. This situation allows Boulogne-sur-Mer to take the place of Ajaccio in Ligue 2, a direct consequence of this demotion. The news aroused a strong reaction from Alain Orsoni, president of ACA, who expressed his anger and indignation on social networks, calling the decision “false pretext”.

The downgrading of the AC Ajaccio to National is a hard blow for the club, which had not evolved in this division since the 1997-1998 season. During this season, AC Ajaccio even won the championship, a memory that contrasts strongly with the current situation. The DNCG’s decision highlights the club’s continuing financial difficulties, despite efforts to secure its future. This demotion represents a major setback for the recent history of AC Ajaccio and raises questions about the sustainability of the club in Ligue 2.

The reaction of President Alain Orsoni reflects the extent of disappointment and frustration felt within the club. After expressing some optimism about the future, he finds himself facing a much darker reality. This situation also raises broader questions about the financial management and stability of AC Ajaccio. Demotion in the National is not only a sporting sanction, but also an economic and social consequence that will have an impact on the entire Ajaccio community.