Stade Rennes produced a dominant 5-0 victory over Saint-Étienne on Saturday at Roazhon Park, highlighted by a moving tribute to their injured Ghanaian defender, Alidu Seidu.
Amine Gouiri, who scored Rennes’ third goal, held up Seidu’s jersey in celebration, earning loud applause from the home fans in a touching show of solidarity.
The Black Stars defender has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after sustaining a serious knee injury last weekend. His absence will also sideline him from Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar in March 2025.
On the pitch, forward Arnaud Kalimuendo dazzled with a brilliant hat trick, while Ludovic Blas and Amine Gouiri added to the tally to seal the emphatic win.
The result lifts Rennes to 12th in the Ligue 1 standings and boosts their confidence after recent struggles.
Seidu had been a key figure in Rennes’ defense this season, featuring in every match prior to his injury. His teammates’ tribute reflects their commitment to supporting him as he embarks on a challenging 8-9 month recovery.
