The first leg of the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs kicks off tonight as AS Saint-Étienne host OGC Nice at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. The match sees two Senegalese internationals, Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy, start for the visitors in a high-stakes encounter.
OGC Nice chase Ligue 1 survival
Fresh off their Coupe de France final defeat against RC Lens, OGC Nice will aim to secure a positive result away from home. Currently 3rd in Ligue 2, the Aiglons face a must-win scenario to keep their hopes of Ligue 1 survival alive. With just one remaining spot up for grabs, every point counts in this decisive matchup.
Diouf and Mendy lead Nice’s charge
Both Yehvann Diouf and Antoine Mendy have been named in the starting lineup, bringing their experience and skill to the pitch. The Senegalese duo will look to make an immediate impact as Nice battles for top-flight status. Their presence adds a layer of competitive edge to an already intense fixture.
The stakes are clear: a victory tonight could set the tone for the second leg, while a draw or defeat would leave Nice fighting an uphill battle to avoid relegation.
