Fessou Placca Misses Togo U20 Clash but Set for Crucial Servette Fixture
Togolese forward Fessou Placca was a notable absentee in Lomé during Togo’s 0–2 home defeat to Morocco in the first leg of the 2015 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers. Despite returning home for the match, Placca was ultimately sidelined due to administrative issues that prevented him from featuring for the national team.
While his absence was a setback for the Junior Sparrowhawks, it means Placca remains fresh for club duties—a fact that Swiss second-division side Servette FC will welcome ahead of a vital league fixture against FC Wil on Wednesday. Placca has been included in the squad to face the current second-placed team, as Servette look to strengthen their push for promotion from the Swiss Challenge League.
The young striker, who joined Servette from Togolese top-flight club Agaza last summer, has had a relatively quiet campaign. Despite showcasing prolific form in his homeland, he has found the net just twice in approximately 20 appearances for the Geneva-based club. Still adjusting to the demands of European football, Placca will be eager to make an impact during this high-stakes match.
Servette currently sits fourth in the standings and needs a positive result against FC Wil to maintain momentum in the promotion race. A win could bring them closer to the top two and reignite hopes of returning to the Swiss Super League.
Head coach Kevin Cooper has named a 21-man squad for the midweek clash, featuring a mix of youth and experience. Alongside Placca, the team will rely on key figures such as Margairaz, Dominguez, and Routis to lead the charge.
Servette Squad to Face FC Wil:
Goalkeepers: Müller
Defenders: Sauthier, Kursner, Routis, Mfuyi, Aiyegbusi
Midfielders: Crettenand, Marazzi, Pasche, Dams, Doumbia, Guedes, Bua
Forwards: Placca, Dominguez, Markovic, Tadic, Tréand, Margairaz, Bytyqi, Roux
The match presents an important opportunity for Placca not only to contribute to Servette’s ambitions but also to strengthen his case for future national team call-ups. With the second leg of the U20 CAN qualifiers still to come, a strong performance in club colours could reaffirm his status as one of Togo’s most promising young talents.
As Servette gears up for a decisive encounter, all eyes will be on how Placca responds to this latest twist in his season—an opportunity born from disappointment, and potentially a key moment in his development both at club and international level.
