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Published on 2024-03-20 02:45:00
The twenty-five players selected to play the two friendly matches against Burundians and Rwandans on March 22 and 25 respectively are known.
The list of twenty-five selected players has been revealed. The last expatriate, Louis Demoleon from Budoni Calcio, arrived yesterday in the early afternoon. The selection consists of fourteen expatriates, including three newcomers, and eleven locals. Among the new recruits are the two goalkeepers, Sonny Laiton, the third goalkeeper of AJ Auxerre, and Teva Gardies from Paris FC in Ligue 2. The third is defender Robin Busset from Stade Nyonnais, a club in the Swiss D2.
The latter, a dual national with a Malagasy mother, mentioned that “I did not hesitate for a second at the coach’s call. It is an immense pride to come here… I will meet my teammates and I am happy to play for the country. It is an honor for me”. “It is a pleasure to be part of the Malagasy selection. This could open doors for me in the future of my career… My ambition is to go as far as possible with the selection. The other gathering in June will be more important, but I am focusing on this week, which is very important for the future of my career, the future with the selection,” said Sonny Laiton, who has Malagasy blood on his father’s side.
The other goalkeeper, Teva Gardies, on his part, stated that “the coach came to spend a week training with us at Paris FC. He said he liked my style of play. I thought about it, and talking to my agent, we thought it was a good opportunity for me… I will bring my experience to go as far as possible with the team… The goal is to prepare already for the World Cup qualifiers and be ready in June”.
Insights:
Key players like Metanire, Lapoussin, and Ilaimaharitra will be absent this time for personal reasons, unrelated to injury, explains coach Romuald Rakotondrabe. “The absence of these key players is certainly a burden but we will look at the positive aspects. It will be an opportunity to test the others and especially an opportunity for them to show their capabilities,” emphasizes the coach. Hakim Abdallah was injured after his match on Sunday. He sent a medical certificate to the federation doctors. Carolus Andriamahitsinoro is in the running for the top scorer title in the Egyptian championship and should ensure his last five matches. Sayah Seha and Kenny Lala have changed their minds and stated that they are not yet ready to join the selection. Fabien Boyer, on the other hand, cannot leave his child alone as his wife is not in good health.
“We will try to prepare well for these friendly matches and apply the work during the training camp. The goal is a double victory at home but it will depend on the work of the players and the staff. There will be no distinction between expatriates and locals. Those who are in shape and performing well will be fielded,” reiterates the coach.
Goalkeepers:
1- Zakanirina Rakotoasimbola (Elgeco Plus)
2- Sonny Laiton (AJ Auxerre France)
3- Teva Gerdies (Paris FC France)
Defenders:
4- Rado Niaina Rabemanantsoa (AS Fanalamanga)
5- Louis Demoelon (Budoni Calcio Italy)
6- Rajo Razafindrabearimianta (St-Denis Reunion)
7- Tantely Randrianiaina (Disciples FC)
8- Tony Tandriamanampisoa (Elgeco Plus)
9- Andrianiaina Amourson (Fosa Juniors FC)
10- Tantely Avotriniaina Rabarijaona (CFFA)
11- Kenji Van Boto (Pau FC France)
12- Robin Busset (Stade Nyonnais Switzerland)
Midfielders:
13- Ando Manoelantsoa (JS St-Pierre Reunion)
14- Tiavina Rakotoarisoa (Fosa Juniors FC)
15- Rayan Raveloson (AJ Auxerre France)
16- Andy Rakotondrajoa (Disciples FC)
17- Clement Couturier (Swift Hesperange Luxembourg)
18- Romario Baggio Rakotoarisoa (Jeanne d’Arc Reunion)
19- Lalaina Rafanomezantsoa (CFFA)
20- Rojolalaina Andriamanjato (St-Paul Reunion)
Forwards:
22-Arnaud Randrianantenaina (El Gouna FC Egypt)
23-Tendry Randrianarijaona (Disciples FC)
24-El Hadary Raheriniaina (St-Michel United Seychelles)
25-Jean Yvon Razafindrakoto (Elgeco Plus)
Coach: Romuald Rakotondrabe
21- Toky Olivier Randriantsiferana (St-Paul Reunion)
Serge Rasanda
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