| New expatriates are well integrated from the first training session together. |
The twenty-five players selected to play the two friendly matches against the Burundians and the Rwandans on March 22 and 25 respectively are known.
The list of twenty-five selected is revealed. The latest expatriate, Louis Demoleon from Budoni Calcio, arrived yesterday early afternoon. The selection is made up of fourteen expatriates including three new ones, and eleven locals. Among the new recruits, there are the two goalkeepers, Sonny Laiton, third goalkeeper from AJ Auxerre, and Teva Gardies from Paris FC, in Ligue 2. The third is the defender from Stade Nyonnais, D2 club in Switzerland , Robin Busset.
The latter, a dual national with a Malagasy mother, mentioned that “I did not hesitate for a single second when the coach called. It’s a huge pride to come here… I’m going to discover my teammates and I’m happy to play for the country. It is an honour for me “. “It’s nice to be in the Malagasy selection. This can open doors for me for the rest 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 rest of my career, the future with the selection,” confides Sonny Laiton, who has Malagasy blood on his father’s side. .
The other goalkeeper, Teva Gardies, for his part confided that “the coach came to spend a week of training with us at Paris FC. He said he liked my style of play. I thought about it, and talking with my agent, we said it was a good opportunity for me… I will bring my experience with the aim of ‘go as far as possible with the team… The objective is to already prepare for the qualifying phase for the world championships and to be ready in June.’
Lighting
Executives like Métanire, Lapoussin and Ilaimaharitra will be absent this time for personal reasons, which have nothing to do with the injury, explains coach Romuald Rakotondrabe. “The absence of these executives is certainly burdensome but we are going to make things positive. It will be an opportunity to test others and above all an opportunity for them to demonstrate their ability,” specifies 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 race for the title of top scorer in the Egyptian championship and should secure his last five matches. Sayah Seha and Kenny Lala have changed their minds and said they are not yet ready to join the squad. Fabien Boyer cannot, for his part, leave his child alone because his wife is not in good health.
“We will try to prepare well for these friendly matches and apply the work during the regrouping. The objective is a double victory at home but that will depend on the work of the players and the staff. There will be no distinction between expatriates and locals. Those who are in good shape and performing well will be lined up,” 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 Italia)
6- Rajo Razafindrabearimianta (St-Denis Réunion)
7- Tantely Randrianiaina (Disciples FC)
8- Tony Tandriamanampisoa (Elgeco Plus)
9- Andrianiaina Amourson (Fosa Juniors FC)
10- Avotriniaina Rabarijaona Honey (CFFA)
11- Kenji Van Boto (Pau FC France)
12- Robin Busset (Stade Nyonnais Suisse)
Environments :
13- Ando Manoelantsoa (JS St-Pierre Réunion)
14- Tiavina Rakotoarisoa (Fosa Juniors FC)
15- Rayan Raveloson (AJ Auxerre France)
16- Andy Rakotondrajoa (Disciples FC)
17- Clément Couturier (Swift Hesperange Luxembourg)
18- Romario Baggio Rakotoarisoa (Jeanne d’Arc Reunion)
19- Laina Rapomantsoa (CFFA)
20- Rojolalaina Andriamanjato (St-Paul Réunion)
Attackers:
22-Arnaud Randrianantenaina (El Gouna FC Egypt)
23-Tendry Ranrianarijaona (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 Réunion)
Serge Rasanda