• A double and a decisive shot on goal, Seko Fofana was the great architect of the qualification of RC Lens on Tuesday night against Losc.

  • The 26-year-old midfielder, who arrived at Lens in July 2020, has never looked so strong.

A goal to reduce the gap, then another at the last second to equalize and finally a decisive shot on goal to qualify Lens in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France.

Tuesday evening in Bollaert, Seko Fofana did everything to eliminate the great rival Lille from the competition in a stunning derby.

Led by two goals at the break, Racing managed to reverse the trend (2-2; 4-3 tab) thanks to the XXL performance of its captain, once again impressive.

“I asked that everyone show a lot of character from this first game of 2022. He is one of those players who have a lot of character and who show it.

They have a strong commitment, take initiatives when necessary.

He is one of our leaders in the broad sense, ”said Frank Haise, Lensois coach, after the meeting.

"Physically, he's a monster"

Disoriented at the break, the Sang et Or were afraid to continue their horrible end of the year 2021 when they have not won a single of their last six Ligue 1 games. Fortunately, Fofana has regained his role of guide at the best time to push the Losc towards the exit.

“Seko had a big game.

We all know his qualities.

Physically, he's a monster and even technically, he has great qualities.

I hope he will be at this level in this second part of the season, ”already asks his teammate Corentin Jean.

Because when Fofana goes, all of Lens goes.

“One of the essential things in football is to be confident.

He is very well in the club, he is very well surrounded.

He also has a game that fits perfectly with our way of doing things, ”launches enamored Franck Haise.

Except that the romance unfortunately may not last.

At 26, the player, who has never seemed so strong, has already caught the eye of many European teams who make him look sweet.

Racing knows that its days are numbered with this box-to-box environment in full swing since its arrival in Artois in July 2020. So you might as well make the most of it before saying goodbye next summer.

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