Ghanaian midfielder Elisha Owusu has spoken of his pride and sense of responsibility after donning the captain’s armband for AJ Auxerre during the current Ligue 1 campaign.

The 27-year-old, who joined the French club in 2023, has stepped up as skipper on three occasions this season in the absence of senior teammates—an opportunity he describes as a career highlight.

“I feel proud to have the honour to captain and help the team,” Owusu told Sportsblog247.com. “Auxerre is a very big club in France, and it is a big honour to lead the team. I feel the responsibility to give my best and to help my teammates in the best way possible.”

Owusu’s leadership has come during a pivotal season for Auxerre. After returning to Ligue 1, the club has fought hard to secure safety, now sitting comfortably mid-table. With relegation fears behind them, the focus has shifted to finishing the season on a high.

“For us, the biggest target was to stay in the league first. Now that we’ve done that, we want to win as many games as possible,” Owusu explained. “We know it’s not easy to compete in Ligue 1, but we are committed to giving our best.”

So far, Owusu has made 26 appearances this season, contributing one goal and three assists—evidence of his growing influence both on and off the pitch.

He’ll look to continue that momentum tonight as Auxerre host FC Nantes at the Stade Abbé-Deschamps, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 GMT.