Saïd Chabane's Appeal Trial Set for April 2025
The appeal trial of Saïd Chabane, the owner of Angers football club, has been scheduled for April 28, 2025. This follows his conviction in March for sexual assault, which has drawn significant media attention. Chabane, who has owned the club since 2011, was sentenced to two years in prison by the Angers criminal court, with one year suspended, for assaults reported by six women.
Details of the Conviction
During the trial, testimonies from former employees of both the SCO Angers and Chabane's charcuterie business revealed distressing accounts of forced embraces and inappropriate touching. Despite being convicted on multiple counts, Chabane was acquitted in a seventh case due to insufficient evidence, being granted the benefit of the doubt. His legal team has announced plans to appeal the decision, expressing their intent to clear his name completely.
Chabane's Impact on Angers Football Club
Saïd Chabane has played a pivotal role in the resurgence of SCO Angers within French football, notably leading the club back to Ligue 1 in 2015 and again in 2024 after a brief period in Ligue 2. Despite the ongoing legal issues, including a recent acquittal related to sports agents and money laundering, Chabane's influence on the club's development remains significant.
