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Kombouaré Warns Promising Wylan Cyprien: Talent Isn’t Everything At just 19 years old, Wylan Cyprien has already made a mark in Ligue 1, featuring in 16 matches and scoring twice for RC Lens this season. But while the young midfielder’s potential is undeniable, his coach Antoine Kombouaré is urging caution — and maturity. In an […]
Kombouaré Responds to Touzghar’s AFCON Accusations RC Lens manager Antoine Kombouaré has responded to accusations made by Yoann Touzghar, who claimed the club pressured him not to join Tunisia for the upcoming 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. Touzghar, who holds dual nationality, had earlier suggested that Lens discouraged his participation in the tournament, implying that […]
Antoine Kombouaré Criticizes Lens Fans’ Behavior During Match Against Metz RC Lens coach Antoine Kombouaré expressed strong disapproval of some fans’ behavior during their recent 2-0 victory over FC Metz last Saturday. The match was briefly interrupted after some Lens supporters invaded the pitch to protest against the club’s shareholder, Hafiz Mammadov. Kombouaré acknowledged the […]
Antoine Kombouaré Responds to RC Lens Fan Protest Amid Financial Crisis Antoine Kombouaré, head coach of RC Lens, has addressed the fan protests that disrupted Saturday’s 2-0 victory over FC Metz at the Stade de la Licorne in Amiens. The match was briefly halted in the 19th minute after Lens supporters ignited smoke bombs and […]
LIGUE 1 – HAFIZ MAMMADOV TARGETS TITLE WITH LENS, WANTS TO EXTEND KOMBOUARÉ RC Lens owner Hafiz Mammadov has set an ambitious timeline: win Ligue 1 within three years. Despite current financial uncertainties and on-field challenges, the Azerbaijani businessman reportedly intends to build his project around coach Antoine Kombouaré. According to Sportinfo, a site close […]
Antoine Kombouaré Locks Down RC Lens Ahead of Crucial Six-Game Push Antoine Kombouaré has issued a rallying cry to his RC Lens squad: secure nine points in the next six Ligue 1 matches. In pursuit of this ambitious target, the coach is pulling out all the stops during the international break to refocus and reset […]
WILLY SAGNOL’S REMARKS CONTINUE TO DRAW FIRE: ANTOINE KOMBOUARÉ SAYS HE FEELS “HUMILIATED AND HURT” The storm surrounding Willy Sagnol‘s controversial comments about African players shows no sign of abating. The latest to speak out is RC Lens manager Antoine Kombouaré, who expressed his deep disappointment and emotional reaction to the Bordeaux coach’s remarks. At […]
Antoine Kombouaré: “We’ll Only Remember the Defeat” After RC Lens’ narrow 2-1 loss to Marseille at the Stade Vélodrome, coach Antoine Kombouaré didn’t hide his frustration despite his team’s solid showing. “In the end, it’s zero points, that’s all we remember. In three weeks, we’ll forget that we stood up to Marseille—we’ll just remember that […]
LENS COACH KOMBOUARÉ BRACES FOR “FURIOUS” MARSEILLE AT THE VÉLODROME RC Lens manager Antoine Kombouaré is preparing his squad for a high-intensity battle this Sunday as they head to the Stade Vélodrome to face a wounded Olympique de Marseille side. Despite OM’s recent setbacks, Kombouaré remains wary of their threat: “Marseille remains a formidable opponent, […]
LENS COACH ANTOINE KOMBOUARÉ: “WE’RE PLAYING WITH OUR MEANS, BUT WE HAVE TO IMPROVE” Antoine Kombouaré has regained a sense of optimism after RC Lens’ important away victory over Toulouse this past weekend. With a squad filled with youthful energy—six players under the age of 21—the Lens coach praised his team’s fighting spirit and expressed […]
