LA MINUTE SPORT Sports news for this Friday, December 13

Nimes Olympic

Ali Abdallah is absent. In addition to the injured Abdelmalek Amara, Nîmes Olympique will have to deal with the absence of another attacker this evening at 7:30 p.m. against Paris 13 Atletico (15th day of National). This is Aboubacar Ali Abdallah, the striker on loan this season from Strasbourg is injured and therefore did not make the trip to the capital just like Dias, Cozzella, Iafrate, Delpech, Lemaangr, Laurens and Khalid. On the other hand, Selmane El Hamri is back in the group as well as Ronny Labonne, suspended during the last match. But perhaps his coach will want to keep Sbaï at right-back, or even the same team that started in the sad 0-0 draw against Le Mans. In any case, this is what seems to be taking shape with Doukansy and Camara on the bench and a 4-4-2 with the Marcel-Abdeldjelil duo in attack. For this last match of the season, around twenty Gladiators will travel to the capital.

All united. This Friday morning, all National clubs simultaneously published a press release requesting the creation of a professional Ligue 3. “Nîmes Olympique stands in solidarity with the other National clubs and is joining forces with them for the creation of the Professional League 3”announced the club by sharing this letter. A project that has been in the works for a long time. It is no coincidence that the National clubs have decided to reaffirm their will for this 15th day. Because tomorrow the new president of the FFF will be elected, the choice will be between the outgoing president Philippe Diallo and Pierre Samsonoff. To show that this project is important to them, all players and staff members will wear a special t-shirt during the warm-up with the following inscription: “League 3 is now!”. To demonstrate the unity of the National clubs, a photo will be taken with all the players at the end of the warm-up before returning to the locker room. For the clubs, this Ligue 3 would make it possible to standardize the statutes and regulations by having only professional clubs, to promote this championship and boost all of professional football.

Collecting Gladiators. In addition to its war against Rani Assaf, the main group of supporters of Nîmes Olympique is also known for its charitable actions as was particularly the case during covid. Until December 29, 2024, the Gladiators are organizing a large collection of warm clothes, blankets, hygiene products and animal food for the homeless. “In this time of celebration and generosity, let us think of the most deprived”can we read on the poster of the operation. Donations can be collected in Nîmes as well as in the surrounding villages. For those interested, please contact 06 86 67 38 75.

OAC

Two matches. Two home matches await Hakim Malek's men before ending a mixed year 2024. This Saturday first, the OAC welcomes the Corsican club of Sainte-Lucie FC, before receiving, a week later, ES Cannet-Rocheville, still in Pibarot. First challenge, a duel against a direct competitor. Currently ninth with 12 points, the Alésiens, who have a game in hand, cross swords with Sud FC, tenth with 11 points. A golden opportunity to widen the gap and breathe in this soft underbelly of the ranking. Especially after last week's rout (3-1) at the Montpellier reserve. A victory is imperative to restart the dynamic and reassure the supporters, who expect a burst of pride from their players. The state of mind displayed on the ground will be closely scrutinized. “Three points absolutely”the challenge of this Saturday, impatiently awaited by the supporters.

Gard-Lozère Cup

A Nîmes derby. Yesterday evening, the draw for the first round of the Gard-Lozère Cup was made. Concerning the favorites for the title, they were all entitled to an easy draw. The Nîmes Olympique reserve (R1) will play a Nîmes derby against Nîmes Castanet (D3). The three National 3 clubs have chosen to enter their reserve team. That of Alès (R2) will be entitled to a Cévennes derby against AS Bagard (D4). The second senior team from Stade Beaucairois (R3) will go to Mas de Mingue (D3) and that of Aigues-Mortes (D1) will host Rousson (R2). Regarding the other teams in R1, the highest division represented, Vauvert FC will go to Quissac (D3) or Gallician (D4) and Le Grau-du-Roi (R1) will play at FC Cabassut (D1). The 32 matches on the program will take place on the weekend of January 4 and 5, 2025. All the posters can be found on the Gard-Lozère district website.

It was the last Minute Sport of this year 2024, after a well-deserved rest, she will be back on Monday January 6 for new adventures.