Union Foot de Touraine to Host Troyes in Coupe de France 8th Round at Vallée du Cher

The Union Foot de Touraine (UFT) has secured a place in the 8th round of the Coupe de France and will face Ligue 2 leaders Troyes on Sunday, November 30, at 4 PM. The match will be held at the Vallée du Cher stadium in Tours, marking its first professional game in nearly two years since January 2024.

UFT earned their qualification after a tense penalty shootout victory against Épernay, winning 4-3 following a 1-1 draw. Under coach Hervé Loubat, the team is eager to challenge Troyes, who last played at this venue almost nine years ago. Although not favored to win, Union Foot de Touraine aims to create an upset against their higher-ranked opponents.

Ticket sales for the match will start at the end of the week, featuring both single-match tickets and special offers that include a season subscription for the remaining nine National 3 matches. The event will also be broadcast live on France 3 Centre-Val de Loire, bringing local and regional attention to the fixture.

Residents of Tours are particularly enthusiastic as this event signals the return of professional football to their stadium. The match promises an exciting contest between the ambitious local team and the dominant Ligue 2 leaders Troyes.