Athletic Club Ajaccien, commonly AC Ajaccio or ACA, is a French professional football club with a proud history dating back to its founding in 1910 in the city of Ajaccio, Corsica. Currently competing in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football, AC Ajaccio is an institution deeply rooted in Corsican culture. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Michel Moretti, a venue with a capacity for over 10,000 spectators that buzzes with the fervour of its fans.
The club's distinctive red and white colours are worn with pride by its players and supporters. Throughout its existence, AC Ajaccio has experienced various promotions and relegations, forging a resilient character. Its most heated rivalry is with SC Bastia, in the passionate Corsican Derby, a clash that brings the island to a standstill and reflects the historic competition between the two main Corsican cities.
Under the new technical direction of Mathieu Chabert, AC Ajaccio has begun pre-season training with the ambition of improving its performance from the previous campaign and fighting for the top spots in Ligue 2.
AC Ajaccio has officially announced Mathieu Chabert as its new coach, replacing the historic Olivier Pantaloni. Chabert will seek to put his stamp on the Corsican team.
AC Ajaccio has finalized the arrivals of forward Benjamin Santelli, who crosses from rivals SC Bastia, and midfielder Julien Anziani, from USL Dunkerque. Defender Jésah Ayessa also joins.
AC Ajaccio's future in Ligue 2 was secured after a successful appeal to the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG), which had ruled an administrative relegation. The club was reinstated for the 2024-2025 season.
The Corsican club announced the non-continuation of two of its most experienced players, defender Cédric Avinel and versatile Riad Nouri, who ended their contracts at the end of the 2023-2024 season.
AC Ajaccio fans can now mark the key dates, as the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has released the full calendar for the 2024-2025 Ligue 2 season.
In an emotional act, AC Ajaccio renamed its stadium, formerly known as Stade François Coty, to Stade Michel Moretti in March 2024, paying tribute to one of its most influential presidents.
The clashes between AC Ajaccio and SC Bastia are more than football matches; they represent the historic rivalry between the south and north of Corsica, generating a unique atmosphere.
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