FC Nantes continues to face challenges, particularly regarding the transfer of Ismaël Bangoura in January 2012, which has now resulted in a ban on recruiting until 2015.
The club is also awaiting a decision on whether they will recover the 3 points lost earlier in the season due to an administrative error. Abdoulaye Touré, who was suspended, was mistakenly included on the match sheet during a victory against Bastia (2-0). The newspaper Presse-Océan reports that a meeting with the CNOSF has been scheduled for next Tuesday, March 18, to address this issue. Depending on the outcome, FC Nantes may pursue further appeals.