Lorient vs Nice: Talbi and Abdi set for Coupe de France reunion

Africa 04 March 2026 at 11:32

Imed Ben Amara

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Just two weeks after their Ligue 1 showdown, Lorient and Nice are set to clash again this Wednesday in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France.

Lorient will host Nice this Wednesday at 19:30 GMT, with a coveted spot in the Coupe de France semi-finals on the line. It’s also another chance this season for Montassar Talbi and Ali Abdi to cross paths in a high-stakes match.

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Lorient’s centre-back Montassar Talbi has featured in 24 matches this season. Over at Nice, full-back Ali Abdi has clocked up 22 appearances (scoring once) for Les Aiglons.

The two Tunisian internationals have already faced each other twice this season. The first encounter went to Lorient (3-1) on November 30, 2025, in Ligue 1. Talbi played the full match, while Abdi came on in the 61st minute.

On February 22, 2026, both started in a wild encounter that finished with a thrilling 3-3 draw.

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