The ax has fallen for Stéphane Ziani, the coach of the FC Nantes reserve…
While Ahmed Kantari prepares to lead his second match at the head of FC Nantes in the Coupe de France this weekend, after having experienced a difficult first last week in Angers (4-1 defeat), the coach of the FCN reserve, Stéphane Ziani, has just received a heavy sanction.
Ziani suspended 16 matches!
According to Press-OceanStéphane Zianireceived a 16-match suspension following an altercation that took place during a match on December 7 against USSA Vertou. At the final whistle there was a fight with Jules Chatagnau, opposing midfielder, who was suspended for 5 matches. “They talk a lot and, at some point, we lose patience with the bullshit after the match. They are provocative, it’s relieving to say what you think. It’s too much», said Ziani (54 years old) to explain his irritation. FC Nantes appealed this decision. Otherwise, the season will already be over for Ziani.
Stéphane Ziani in brief
His playing career
- Creative midfielder, renowned for his technical quality and vision of the game.
- Trained at FC Nantes, where he began his professional career in 1991.
- He played for several clubs, including:
- FC Nantes
- SC Bastia
- Stade Rennais
- FC Girondins de Bordeaux
- RC Lens
- Deportivo La Coruna (Spain)
- Servette FC (Switzerland)
- AC Ajaccio Wikipédia
- With RC Lens, he won the French championship in 1998, then with Nantes in 2001, where he was a centerpiece of the midfield.
- He also represented the France Espoirs (youth) teams on several occasions.
His coaching career
After ending his playing career in 2006, Ziani turned his attention to coaching and training. He is coach of the reserve team of FC Nantes, playing in National 3. He recently extended his contract with the club and was mentioned for a more important role in the sporting structure after the departure of Luis Castro, but he refused an offer considered too vague to remain focused on the training of young people.
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