Ligue 2: Royce Openda has played just 45 minutes for Pau FC
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Gabonmatin
Gabonese striker Royce Openda has played only 45 minutes for Pau FC’s first team after nine Ligue 2 rounds, despite scoring 15 goals and providing five assists for Bordeaux in 2025-2026. Signed on 1 July 2026, he has not been selected since the match against Nancy on 21 August and has played two games for the reserve team, reports Gabonmatin.
After nine rounds of the French Ligue 2, Gabonese striker Royce Openda has played just 45 minutes for Pau FC’s first team and has not yet scored. Gabonmatin reports that the 24-year-old joined the Béarn club on 1 July 2026.
Openda scored 15 goals and provided five assists for Girondins de Bordeaux during the 2025-2026 season. Pau signed him after that prolific season to strengthen its attack.
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