Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Midi-Madagasikara
Published on 2024-02-23 03:00:00
It’s time. The qualifications for the Afrobasket 2025 begin today in Cairo, Egypt for group E. The Ankoay will face the Elephants of Ivory Coast in their opening match this evening. This match on the first day is of particular importance for both teams, as a victory could already give an advantage for this first qualification window.
Madagascar wants to start the tournament with a win to assert its qualification ambitions. An opening success that could also give confidence to the players for the two matches in the qualification tournament. With a lot at stake for both teams, this match promises to be intense and exciting.
The players, under the guidance of the duo Jeannot Ravonimbola and Ndranto Rakotonanahary, are ready and show their ambition. The mission will not be easy for the Malagasy players because they will face Ivorians who participated in the last edition of the Afrobasket and the World Cup. On the other hand, the Malagasy players, whether local or expatriates, have had an intensive preparation for this competition.
The local players, who are familiar with the conditions and style of play of the national team, combined with the expatriates who can bring experience and an additional level of play, could cause a surprise on the field.
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