Souleymane Diawara Reflects on Marseille’s Difficult Run Against Nice Ahead of Ligue 1 Clash
As Marseille prepares to face Nice this Friday in the opening match of Ligue 1’s fourth round, memories of last season’s encounters between the two sides remain vivid—especially for Souleymane Diawara. The former Marseille defender, who now plays for Nice, recalls the challenges OM faced during their meetings with the Aiglons last term.
Marseille endured a difficult spell against Nice last season, suffering two league defeats and a cup exit at the hands of the southern rivals. For Diawara, these fixtures were particularly memorable—and not always for the best reasons.
“I know that they [the Marseillais] must be thinking that it’s not going to happen like this again, that it was an accident,” Diawara told La Provence. “I had the worst match of my career: an assist for Nice, an own goal, the whole lot.”
Despite the mixed performance, Diawara’s contributions helped Nice secure their advantage over Marseille. However, the Senegalese defender now finds himself firmly on the other side, unable to influence the outcome in Marseille’s favour.
The upcoming match promises to reignite this local rivalry, with both teams eager to assert their dominance early in the Ligue 1 campaign. Marseille will be looking to erase the disappointment of last season’s results, while Nice will aim to continue their strong form against their traditional foes.
As Diawara steps onto the pitch for Nice, his experience and insights into Marseille’s playstyle will add an intriguing layer to this highly anticipated fixture.
