International : Mixed results for the “Rouge et Noir”

Europe

- Norway 2 - 1 France

For his first game in charge as France’s national coach, Laurent Blanc had called three Rennes players for the friendly against Norway: Nicolas Douchez, Rod Fanni and Yann M’Vila.

While the Rennes goalkeeper remained on the bench, Fanni and M’Vila were both included in the starting line-up. The latter, impressive at midfield was involved in Ben Arfa’s goal setup. Replaced by Cabaye at the 74th, M’Vila certainly made a claim for the future. As for Fanni, he played the whole game at right back.

- France U21 0 - 1 Belgium U21, Qualifications for the 2011 U21Euro

Frédéric Antonetti made the short trip to Vannes to watch Johann Carrasso, Yacine Brahimi and Samuel Souprayen, the three “Rouge et Noir” selected for this game. Only Carasso was on the pitch however. The former Montpellier goalkeeper could not avoid his side’s defeat, conceding the game’s only goal after nine minutes. On the bench, Souprayen did not come in, while Brahimi watched the game from the stands.

Africa

- Poland 0 - 3 Cameroon

Georges Mandjeck’s Cameroon did not have any trouble to beat Poland (3-0) with a brace from Eto’o and a goal by Aboubakar. Starting as a substitute, Mandjeck came in at the 70th minute in replacement of Makoun.

- South Africa 1 - 0 Ghana

Missing several key players, Ghana lost to South Africa in Johannesburg (1-0). In the starting squad, Asamoah Gyan failed to score for his return to the Soccer City Stadium. The Rennes striker was replaced after 71 minutes.

- Guinea 2 - 0 Mali

Starting the game with Guinea, Ismaël Bangoura played the first half of this game

- Sénégal 1 - 0 Cape Verde

Kader Mangane played the whole game in defence. Former Rennes player Moussa Sow was also playing for Senegal.