Kossi Agassa – Stade de Reims (16/08/2015)

Here is an exceptional collector's item from the glory days of Ligue 1. This match-worn goalkeeper jersey was donned by the iconic Togolese international bulwark Kossi Agassa during the reception of Olympique de Marseille at the Auguste-Delaune stadium.

Match Context: Reims downs OM in a fiery Auguste-Delaune

In a packed Auguste-Delaune stadium for this 2nd matchday, Olivier Guégan's Stade de Reims hosted an OM in the midst of a transitional crisis after Marcelo Bielsa's surprise resignation. The Rémois started the match without complexes and caught the Phocéens off guard. In the 14th minute, full-back Hamari Traoré unleashed a superb half-volley from 20 meters, beating Steve Mandanda. Carried by their fans, the Champenois displayed heroic defensive solidarity against the Olympien attacks. Despite Antoine Devaux's late sending off (74th), the Reims block bent but did not break, securing a resounding prestigious victory (1-0) that plunged Marseille into doubt.

Kossi Agassa: The insurmountable wall of the Reims goal

A historic goalkeeper for Stade de Reims, renowned for his reflexes on his line, his authority in the air, and his immense wingspan, Kossi Agassa was one of the great architects of the club's solidity and longevity in the elite of French football. Starting in the Reims goal for this clash, the colossal Togolese delivered a monumental performance. Imperious in his forays and decisive on his line, he frustrated the Marseille attackers throughout the 90 minutes, preserving his clean sheet with authority. Worn during this great home exploit, his official jersey features the Ligue 1 patch as well as professional markings. A rare and highly symbolic goalkeeper collector's item.