Olivier Pantaloni, the head coach of Nice's first football team, announced his squad for the match against Lorient, as part of the French league competitions for the new 2026/2027 season.
Nice will kick off its French league campaign with a match against Lorient in the first round, aiming to capitalize on the fans' enthusiasm and the home advantage to secure its first three points.
Nice had narrowly avoided relegation after a significant 4-1 victory over Saint-Étienne in the return leg of the French league playoff at the end of last season.
Egyptian professional player Mohamed Abdelmonem is part of the Nice squad, but he has faced significant bad luck due to a cruciate ligament injury, which has greatly hindered his progress.
The French team's coach had previously clarified Mohamed Abdelmonem's chances of participating in the match and his return to playing, (click here for details).
The former Al Ahly player is included in Nice's squad for the match against Lorient in the first round of the French league.
Nice's squad for the match against Lorient in the French league
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