The training ground of Nouste Camp being under maintenance to integrate automatic watering into it, it is at the Croix du Prince that the trainer Didier Tholot had made an appointment with his troops, on Friday, June 18 at 4 p.m. under a blazing sun, for the first session of the season.
With 13 field players and 2 goalkeepers, an even smaller workforce was present to begin the physical preparation program under the leadership of Pierre Lamugue.
Held by administrative concerns, Xavier Kouassi was absent, as was Ebenezer Assifuah who seemed to have no valid reason and will probably be "fined" according to Didier Tholot.
The former Ghana U20 striker joined second tier side Pau FC last year from AC Le Havre. Ebenezer Assifuah made his debut for the senior national team Black Stars in March 2016 against Mozambique.
The 27-year-old previously played for Liberty Professionals, Eleven Wise, Proud United, and FC Sion.