The ASSE started its home season with a convincing 4-0 win over Rodez, a success that delighted the fans and placed the team at the head of Ligue 2 temporarily. This meeting marked the long-awaited return to Geofroy-Guichard after three months of absence, and the team responded with a brilliant offensive performance. Joshua Duffus was the author of a double, while Mahmoud Jaber and Zuriko Davitashvili also contributed to the victory. The team’s defensive strength and offensive efficiency, supported by an enthusiastic audience, demonstrate a significant increase and promising offensive potential.

Strengthening the workforce is another key issue for ASSE this week. The arrival of Joshua Duffus, a young English attacker signed until 2029, illustrates the club’s desire to build a competitive and forward-looking team. In addition, the lifting of Pierre Ekwah’s purchase option, an experienced midfielder, strengthens the field medium. Coach Eirik Horneland highlighted the potential of new recruits such as Strahinja Stojkovic and Lassana Traoré, while stressing the balance between the development of young talent and targeted recruitment.

João Ferreira also shined at this meeting, offering a convincing performance and a decisive pass for Duffus’ first goal. Its technical quality, activity and defensive strength make it a valuable solution for the team. The increased competition on side posts, with Ferreira, Appiah and Stojkovic, offers Horneland a variety of tactical options. This situation, combined with the performance of Duffus and the successful integration of new recruits, suggests a promising season for ASSE, with a team able to compete with League 1 formations.