Archive · 23 May 2025
Angers' Ibrahima Niane Banned Two Years for Drug Use
Ibrahima Niane, a soccer player, was banned for two years because he tested positive for illegal drugs.
The drugs found were Ecstasy and MDMA.
The ban means he can't play in any professional games or even train.
Niane's contract was ending soon anyway, and he had also been excluded from his team after injuring a teammate.
His career started well, but injuries have slowed him down.
He's now back in Senegal deciding what to do next.
Ibrahima Niane, Angers SCO forward, banned for two years for positive drug test.
The ban, effective March 31, 2025, prevents participation in professional football.
Niane's contract with Angers was set to expire June 30, 2025, without extension.
The player tested positive for ecstasy and MDMA; unable to explain their presence.
Niane's career started with promise, but has been hampered by injuries.
- Who
- Ibrahima Niane
- What
- Suspended from professional football for two years after testing positive for ecstasy and MDMA.
- When
- Ban is effective from March 31, 2025 to March 31, 2027.
- Where
- France
- Why
- Unable to explain the presence of the substances in his system.
- Player
- Ibrahima Niane
- Team
- Angers SCO
- Ban Duration
- Two years
- Ban Period
- March 31, 2025 to March 31, 2027
- Substances
- Ecstasy and MDMA
- Position
- Striker
- Age
- 26