First in LF2, the girls of Cavigal Basket dominate the discussions and should, barring any setbacks, return to the elite next year. Explanations of this success and presentation of the upcoming matches.
The Niss’Angels continue to surprise their little world. Uncontested leaders in LF2, Rachid Meziane’s players dominate the second division thoroughly. With a record of 16 wins and one loss, they could quickly find themselves back in the Elite contests. However, things are not always easy for a relegated club.
Second division clubs see their budgets reduced, and the possibilities of recruiting talented players become much more difficult. This is the case for Cavigal. Relegated after finishing last in LFB in 2012, the club had to cut its budget and salary mass. Selling the most profitable players to focus on the youth. This is where the management found a way to make an interesting recruitment while keeping players who have been anchored in the club for several years. Fabienne Constant, at the club for 2 years, Guiday Mendy and Élodie Decker, 3 years, and the veteran, Jeanne Senghor-Sy, 4 years, who has seen the team’s rise to LF2 and LFB.
The recruiters sought out young players from Elite clubs and not just any. From Bourges (Margaux Galliou-Loko), Arras (Alexandra Tchangoue), Pais d’Aix (Margaux Okou-Zouzou), and tried to see the future hopes coming from the same division. Marie-Eve Paget (Challes-Les-Eaux), recently called up to the French under-19 team, and Anaïs Déas, arriving from Armentières and who has already experienced first division play with Arras.
Let’s take the example of Margaux Galliou-Loko. The former player from Bourges finished the season as the Champion of France. Even if the winger only played a few matches with the Cher club, she learned from experienced players, including the Captain of the French team, Céline Dumerc. No one steps on the court to show off but to serve the team. This is essential for the good health of a club.
The club is building an interesting long-term project. Climbing back to LFB while trying to keep its players. With 33 points in 17 days, the Niss’Angels have a one-point lead over their Calaisian runners-up and 3 over Léon Trégor, and could still glimpse the path to the first division with tonight’s reception of the bottom of the table team, CFBB (Centre Fédéral Basket-Ball), for the 18th matchday.
To explain, the CFBB (Centre Fédéral Basket-Ball) is composed of young players under contract with the LNB (Ligue Nationale de Basket). In parallel to the sports project, it aims to allow players to follow a normal schooling within the framework of adjusted schedules. These promising basketball players do not yet have all the experience of professionals (1). It is therefore normal to find them in the lower ranks.
After the Federal Center, Rachid Meziane’s protégées will host Dunkerque, then will be exempt from the 20th matchday. But the fixtures in Calais on March 16 and in Léon Trégor on April 6 will be two turning points for their season. Two victories in the North and Brittany, and we can finally say that the Niss’Angels have reached the ultimate goal, the comeback.
