Madagascar’s regular captain, Ibrahim Amada, is one of three late additions to the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana on Sunday as they beefed up their original selection made by the new coach, Romuald Rakotondrabe.
The Saudi-based midfielder was joined in training this week by midfielder, Tiavina “Dounga” Rakotoarisoa and the veteran striker, Carolus Andriamahitsinoro, who has replaced injured Thailand-based forward, Njiva Rakotoharimalala.
Romain Metanire, who has been without a club since the end of his contract with Minnesota United in Major League Soccer last year, returns to the squad with the coach singing his praises.
“He has always served as a role model for young people in his behavior. He is very attentive and his presence is vital for the team. I like his mentality,” he said.
The new coach added the two top scorers in the national championship to his squad, Toky Rakotondraibe of Cosfa and Fosa Junior striker, Tokiniaina Randriatsiferana.
Rayan Raveloson, who plays for Ligue 1 club, AJ Auxerre, misses out for family reasons, because his wife is expecting her first child.
As expected, Belgium-based, Loic Lapoussin, was not picked after previous coach, Nicolas Dupuis, kicked him out of the squad in March for “inappropriate behaviour.”
Thomas Fontaine, who refused his last call-up without giving any reasons, was also left out.
— Mzansi Football#
