Sochaux secured its first victory of the season during the 8th day of Ligue 1 against Valenciennes, coinciding with the appointment of Senegalese Omar Daf as interim manager, replacing Eric Hély who resigned. Cedric Bakambou (12th) and Carlao (17th) were the scorers for Sochaux in this crucial win.
Omar Daf expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance and gave credit to the president for entrusting him with the interim role. He said, “I am happy to bring a smile back to all our supporters. The president asked me to take over as interim manager, and I didn’t hesitate because I love this club.”
Daf emphasized that everyone has a share of responsibility for the team’s situation and commended the players for realizing their qualities and putting them at the service of the team. He also expressed gratitude to Éric Hély and Bernard Genghini for welcoming him into the coaching profession.
The question now arises whether Omar Daf will be retained as the coach for Sochaux, considering several names have been mentioned in connection with coaching the team. The future of the coaching position at Sochaux remains uncertain, and decisions about the managerial role may unfold in the coming weeks.
