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Headline: FC Nantes Hopes for Reversal of Fortune in Derby Match Against Angers with New Coach

Nantes, France – FC Nantes faces a critical Ligue 1 derby match against Angers SCO tonight, December 12, 2025, as they desperately seek to climb out of the relegation zone. The match at the Stade Raymond-Kopa marks the final league game of the year for Les Canaris and represents a crucial opportunity to end 2025 on a positive note.

Adding to the drama, Nantes will be under the leadership of newly appointed head coach Ahmed Kantari, who replaces Luis Castro after his dismissal on Wednesday. Kantari, previously an assistant coach under Antoine Kombouaré, is hoped to provide the spark needed to reignite the team’s performance. The team has only won 2 league games this year.

The task will be difficult. Angers, fresh off a victory against Nice, are in a comfortable mid-table position, while Nantes languishes in second to last place, tied on points with Metz. Nantes will also be without winger Herba Guirassy due to a muscular injury. Midfielder Francis Coquelin has returned to training after a long absence, but is not yet ready to play.

The match kicks off at 8:45 PM local time and is broadcast live on ICI Loire Océan radio, with pre-match coverage beginning at 8:00 PM. The station will also broadcast the Coupe de France, where Nantes faces US Concarneau.

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