On 16 January 2025, St. Louis Challengers faced Anse Royale at Stade Popiler in a challenging match for the home side. The full-time score was 0-5, with Anse Royale dominating throughout. The first half ended 0-3, setting the tone for a difficult evening for St. Louis.
St. Louis Challengers made updates to their squad during the transfer window, hoping for a fresh start. Players like Anil Lesperance, who joined from Anse Reunion, and Trevor Poiret, coming from Muccia CDS, were expected to make an impact. However, the team struggled to find their rhythm and could not convert their chances into goals.
Anse Royale continued their push for promotion with this impressive win. Remarkably, they are still without a head coach but managed to perform at a high level. Goals in the first half came from Nigel Hoareau, Toji Nirina, and Ted Lewis, all contributing to the early lead.
Interestingly, Anse Royale continues to thrive without a head coach, demonstrating resilience and teamwork as they secure impressive victories!
In the second half, Hoareau added his second goal in the 55th minute, followed by a goal from Zinola Francois in the 62nd minute. This strong performance solidified Anse Royale‘s position in the league.
With this victory, Anse Royale sits third in Seychelles League One, just three points behind Au Cap and eight points behind leaders Bel Ombre. Meanwhile, St. Louis Challengers remains in eighth place, currently ranking 28th out of 30 registered clubs in Seychelles football. The loss highlights the challenges they face as they look to improve in upcoming matches.
St. Louis Challengers Starting XI:
#1 Dajules Tavis Liam Bonnelame
#9 Alister Guyto Vel
#2 Trevor Poiret
#3 Salim Jean-Yve Sam Jean
#4 Anil Sebastien Michael Lesperance
#6 Christ Dylan Paul Ernesta
#7 Hadil Mohammed Jerry Adrienne
#8 Brahim Robert Derrick Omath
#10 Alex Epidarist Etienne
#11 Hachille Jerris Raheem Adrienne
#16 Reo Pierre Forte
Substitutes:
#5 Marvin Rachid Gino Souris
#13 Wayne Choisy
#14 Raheem Deevon Sahid Carola
#17 Hayden Davil Luke Gertrude
#20 Jude Marcus Maringo
#21 Rico Paul Nicole Tirant
Anse Royale Starting XI:
#1 Chris Emmanuel Joseph Matombe
#13 Nigel Michael Hoareau
#2 Archile Bruce Simeon
#3 Sandy Brian Victor
#4 Tojo Fitiavana Rakotomamonjy
#5 Franky Jim Naiken
#8 Mickel-Ange Ah-Kin Vincent Tall
#9 Zinola Francois
#10 Mervin Servina
#15 Ted Brian Lewis
#17 Tojo Nirina Randriananarivony
Substitutes:
#7 Miguel Darrel Kilindo
#11 Anil Keddy Jacques
#14 Oliver Marcus Camille
#18 Alberto Jean Gabriel Louis
