Amine El Ouazzani wasted no time making his mark following his move to Angers SCO. The Morocco international found the back of the net on Saturday during a pre-season friendly against Le Mans FC, which ended in a 3-1 defeat for his new club.
Immediate Impact on Debut
Introduced after 60 minutes of action, El Ouazzani demonstrated his attacking prowess by pulling one goal back in the 71st minute. The forward executed a clinical finish from distance, curling a well-taken effort beyond the Le Mans goalkeeper to reduce the arrears to 2-1.
His creative contribution extended beyond goalscoring moments later in the encounter. El Ouazzani laid on a gilt-edged chance for teammate Rayan Jlidi, whose attempt failed to find the target and squander the opportunity to level the match.
Le Mans secured all three points when they added a third goal late in the fixture, condemning Angers to defeat despite El Ouazzani’s encouraging showing.
Fresh Start in France
The 25-year-old arrives in western France on loan from SC Braga, where his previous campaign proved less productive than anticipated. El Ouazzani endured a testing 2025-2026 season in Portugal, prompting the temporary move away to revitalise his career.
More Read
Angers have brought in the Moroccan international specifically to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new league season. His early contribution in this pre-season outing signals positive signs for the Ligue 1 outfit regarding their summer recruitment strategy.
El Ouazzani will be targeting renewed consistency and regular first-team football during his time at Angers. The friendly display provides encouragement that he can reestablish himself as a key performer after his struggles in Portugal.
His loan deal represents an opportunity for both parties to benefit. Angers gain an experienced forward capable of competing at the highest level, whilst El Ouazzani gets the platform to rediscover form and rebuild his reputation before potentially returning to Braga.
The opening weekend performance indicates the Moroccan has settled quickly into his fresh surroundings and tactical setup at his new club. How he performs across the remainder of pre-season will prove crucial as Angers prepare for their competitive fixtures ahead.
