Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins has announced his squad for the opening two rounds of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The Barea will face Nigeria away on September 25 before hosting Tanzania four days later.
Martins has handed first international call-ups to ESTAC goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher and Atert Bissen forward Roman Ferber, while forward Warren Caddy returns to the national team after missing recent selections.
Madagascar will look to build on its impressive CHAN campaign, where the Barea reached the final despite missing the last AFCON tournament. Martins has retained several experienced players as he prepares his team for a difficult start against two strong opponents. The squad features players from across the defence, midfield and attack, with Andy Pelmard, Thomas Fontaine, Marco Ilaimaharitra, Rayan Raveloson, Loïc Lapoussin and Hakim Abdallah among the familiar names.
Madagascar squad for the first two matchdays:
Goalkeepers: Zacharie Boucher, Geordan Dupire, Nina Rakotoasimbola
Defenders: Rado Rabemanantsoa, Mathieu Acapandié, Ehsan Kari, Andy Pelmard, Sandro Tremoulet, Thomas Fontaine, Ryan Ponti, Morgan Jean Pierre, Bono Rabearivelo, Tony Randriamanampisoa
Midfielders: Marco Ilaimaharitra, Rayan Raveloson, Behaja Randriamalala, Andy Rakotondrajoa, Loïc Lapoussin, Nicolas Randriamanampisoa
Forwards: El Hadary Raheriniaina, Hakim Abdallah, Arnaud Randrianantenaina, Roman Ferber, Warren Caddy, Nicolas Fontaine
