Many Lensois supporters did not expect to see Simon Banza leave the Artesian club on August 31. After a successful start to the season, 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 L1 games, the blood and gold striker had decided to pack his bags in Portugal, aware that he would have difficulty in chaining the meetings at the forefront of the lensoise attack in the costume of a holder.
Holder at the tip of a 433
His first months on the grounds of Liga Bwin validate this choice for the moment. Starter at each Famalicao exit, Simon Banza has already scored 7 goals with 3 doubles. The first of these double was scored during his big debut in the league against Moreinense on September 12: “I was welcomed with open arms, says the Lensois striker, and it went very well. I have I need playing time. I need to play, to gain confidence, to score goals. I had discussed this with the club and I thank the leaders again for letting me go because it was not their original intention. “
The heart always in Lens
Simon Banza who of course keeps an eye on his favorite club: “Of course, I still have contact with my former teammates. A lot of players have become friends, so we talk to each other regularly. Being Lensois is forever in the heart. I really hope they will continue like this (RCL is 2nd in L1). Frankly the current results do not surprise me because there is a great group, a great direction and a great coach.. “