Ligue 2

Dijon, Brest and Clermont were among the bigger names to be knocked out of the Coupe de France by lower-league opposition on Saturday.

Substitute Grejohn Kyei was the hero as Reims defeated Ajaccio 1-0 on Friday to clinch the Ligue 2 title.

Max-Alain Gradel Ajaccio have a mountain to climb in the second leg of their play-off against Toulouse, with another season in Ligue 2 looking likely.

Clermont Corinne Diacre wants to put the publicity surrounding her appointment at Clermont behind her and start building a legacy at the Ligue 2 club.

Djibril Cissé Having reversed his decision to retire, Djibril Cisse is building his fitness with former club Auxerre.

Clermont Clermont have replaced Helena Costa with a second female coach, announcing Corinne Diacre is to take the reins of the Ligue 2 outfit.

Ajaccio Ajaccio needed a penalty shootout to beat Le Havre in a chaotic Ligue 2 play-off that saw four players sent off in extra-time.

French Ligue 2 side Le Havre have announced reserve team defender Samba Diop died on Friday night at just the age of 18.

After a four-year absence, Dijon will return to Ligue 1 next season as their promotion was confirmed on Friday.

Ibrahima Konate has signed a five-year contract with RB Leipzig, much to the dismay of his boyhood club Sochaux.