Madagascar begins its first challenge on September 5 against Tunisia as part of the CAN 2025 qualifiers. The final list will be revealed today.
With three days to go until their first match of the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), the Madagascar national team is in full preparation in Tunis. On September 5, at 10 p.m., the Barea will begin their campaign by facing Tunisia at the Hamadi Aguerbi Radès stadium. The Malagasy delegation is staying at the Golden Tulipe hotel in Tunis, and the squad will be complete that day. The Barea will benefit from two days of intensive training on the annex field before the big match. Facing Tunisia is not easy, but we will fight. The preparation is a little compromised by the staggered arrival of the players. Some played the day before their arrival while others have not had a match in the last three or four days. In general, we focus on technical-tactical sessions and we try to get into the thick of things gradually, because the squad will not be complete until September 2. We already have work schedules for the last two days of preparation. Thanks to the efforts of the staff, we were able to have a natural grass pitch for training. “, explains the Malagasy coach, Rôrô Rakotondrabe.
Two players in the reserve list, Carolus Andriamahitsinoro and El Hadari Raheriniaina will join the team to replace Hakim Abdallah and Ryan Ponti, both injured. Nicolas Fontaine de Raal la Louvière and Johan N’Zi will therefore be the two new recruits of the team for these first two days. Tunisia is a great team on the continent. Our task will be difficult and we have a big challenge to face. However, we are in preparation and if the players give 100%, I am aware that it will not be easy for us to face them. On the other hand, the tandem within the group is at the top “, added Tendry Mataniah. On September 9, Madagascar will face the Comoros, still at the Hamadi Aguerbi Radès stadium. ” In addition to avoiding an additional trip, we were able to adapt to the climate, which could be an advantage against Comoros. However, we cannot neglect the Comorians and we will have to fight to defeat them again. ” he said.
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