Madagascar has announced its 23-man squad for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Central African Republic and Ghana.
Head coach Corentin Martins released the list on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, as the team begins preparations for the upcoming matches.
Martins, who took over as Madagascar’s head coach in January 2025, has made significant changes to the squad, introducing five new players.
The new names include Swift Hesperange’s Dupire Geordan, EA Guingamp’s Noireau-Dauriat Samuel, FC Nantes’ Acapandié Mathieu, Beitar Jerusalem’s Marcellin Jean Harisson, and US Orléans’ Iva Tommy.
The Barea will kick off their campaign with an away fixture against the Central African Republic at Stade El Arbi Zaouli on March 19, 2025.
They will then face Ghana at Stade Mimoun-Al-Arsi in Morocco on March 24, 2025.
Meanwhile, Rakotonomenjanahary J. Baggio and Andrianarimanana Arohasina return to the squad after a period of absence.
Madagascar hopes to resume the qualifiers on a strong note after recording two wins, one draw, and one defeat in their first four games.
They are currently third in the group with seven points, tied with Ghana, and trailing leaders Comoros by two points.
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