Abdul Salis Samed and Oppong Peprah help OGC Nice to beat Strasbourg to reach French Cup final

Wed 22nd Apr, 2026 21:17

Ghana duo Abdul Salis Samed and Kojo Oppong Peprah featured for OGC Nice on Wednesday night, helping the side to overcome Racing Strasbourg in the semi-finals of the French Cup.

With a hard-fought 2-0 triumph, the two Ghanaians will play in the final with OGC Nice against RC Lens.

In the crucial semi-final showdown staged at Stade de La Meinau, both Salis Samed and Oppong Peprah started for the away side and lasted the entire 90 minutes.

The two players put in a good shift in midfield and defence, respectively, helping their team to emerge victorious.

The hero of the night was Ivorian striker Elye Wahi. The forward opened the scoring for his side in the 51^st minute after he was set up by Jonathan Clauss.

Later in the 82^nd minute, he converted a spot-kick to seal the 2-0 victory for OGC Nice.

NICE IRA AU STADE DE FRANCE. ? #rcsaogcn pic.twitter.com/WXQzuQuHKt

— OGC Nice (@ogcnice) April 22, 2026

The team will now fancy their chances of winning the 2025/26 French Cup, although the final against RC Lens will be very difficult.

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Abdul Salis Samed and Oppong Peprah help OGC Nice beat Strasbourg to reach French Cup final

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