Ghana defender John Boye skippered FC Metz in their win over RC Lens in the French League Cup on Tuesday evening.

But he experienced guardsman joyous day turned sour as he suffered an injury with just 15 minutes on the clock before being replaced by Zambian defender Stoppila Zunzu.

Coach Frédéric Antonetti's men however ended up advancing to the next stage by winning 5-3 on penalties.

Boye remains a doubt to face Lens at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in a league match.