At 8:00 PM, Friday night, at the Stade du Ray, the national team of Côte d’Ivoire, spectacular during the World Cup in Germany but not rewarded with a qualification to the round of 16, will face in a friendly match an OGC Nice team that is struggling to start this Ligue 1 season, vintage 2006/2007.
A distinguished guest at the Stade du Ray, which is recovering from a hangover after a game against Lyon, and will take advantage of its young players before three risky trips to Bordeaux, Troyes, and Nancy. An Ivorian team that bowed out of the last German World Cup with their heads held high, having narrowly lost to the Argentine and Dutch giants (1-2) before ultimately triumphing over the Serbian team (3-2). A squad arriving with all its stars, including the powerful Didier Drogba (Chelsea), Kolo Touré (Arsenal), Kader Keita (Lille), Bonaventure Kalou (PSG), Arouna Koné (PSK Eindhoven), and Kanga Akale (AJ Auxerre).
Unfortunately, local player Baky Koné will not be able to participate in this grand friendly event, having injured his thigh against Lyon which has left other consequences for the red and black home team.
The charges of Frédéric Antonetti must go back to basics to avoid repeating the false notes of a season start that nonetheless had promised well. No doubt, this match should offer an enjoyable spectacle given the number of skilled players on the Nice pitch.
The ticket booth at the Presidential Tribune of the Stade du Ray will be open today from 10 AM.
Prices:
Popular: €5
Lower Second: €5
Upper Second: €5
Southern First: €10
Honor: €10
Presidential: €15
Free entry for children under 8 accompanied by an adult and half price for children from 8 to 12 years old on presentation of proof.
