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·26. August 2025
Madagascar reach CHAN 2024 final: "It's incredible"

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·26. August 2025
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Romuald Rakotondrabe
Romuald Rakotondrabe, Madagascar’s head coach, is still in shock after the 1-0 victory over Sudan, a result that sends the Barea through to their first ever CHAN final.
Speaking to Canal+ Sports, coach Roro could hardly believe what had just happened after the 1-0 win against Sudan that propels the Barea into the 2024 CHAN final. According to him, this achievement is the result of his players’ “temperament and character,” who managed to defend their colors despite extremely tough conditions:
For much of the match, Madagascar played with ten men, but managed to break through thanks to Toky Rakotondraibe in extra time. The coach made a point of congratulating all his players for their bravery and self-sacrifice:
Playing 50 minutes with ten men and scoring the decisive goal—it's simply magnificent. That’s why we love football.
The Barea will now face the winner of the other semifinal, where Morocco take on Senegal.