The 50th edition of the Gothia Cup, prestigious international football tournament, will host a major Malagasy delegation from July 13 to 19 in Sweden. The Dream Team Foot Madagascar football school, founded in 2023, will proudly represent the country with three teams engaged in categories B13, B15 and B17.
Dream Team Foot Mada will represent Madagascar at the “Gothia Cup” international football tournament, which will take place from July 13 to 19 in Sweden. Composed of 55 people, including 40 young players, three coaches and some parents, the delegation will leave Madagascar this Thursday to join Göteborg. With 12 players in category B13 and 14 in each of the B15 and B17 categories, Dream Team Foot Mada is about to live a unique experience. “” This trip was only made possible thanks to the parents’ commitment, the support of our sponsors, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, as well as the Malagasy Football Federation “Confides Lanto Rakotomalala, club president. This ambitious project illustrates an exemplary collaboration between the different actors, united to offer these young people an opportunity to shine on the international scene. Founded by passionate parents, Dream Team Foot Mada is distinguished by its educational mission. “” Our goal is to educate children through football, both physically and morally, while cultivating team spirit “Explains Toky Rakotoarinia, club vice-president. “” It’s not just a club, it’s a family. We do not distinguish between children, whether rich or poor. This participation in the Gothia Cup is the result of collective work ». « Arriving at this level was not easy, but we are confident », Ajoute Security Rakotoarinia.
First participation
For this first experience at the Gothia Cup, the accent was put on the preparation. Jean Louis Dieudonné Rakotondrasamy, one of the coaches, details: ” We have worked on improving the technical and physical skills of players. This competition will be an opportunity to learn and progress ». Aware of the challenges awaiting his teams, the coach remains optimistic: “ Madagascar will not deserve. We will give the best of ourselves »Created barely two years ago, Dream Team Foot Mada quickly established itself as a promising actor in Malagasy football.
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