The Madagascar national team, led by coach Corentin Martins, have landed in Nigeria ahead of their AFCON Qualifiers clash against the Super Eagles on Friday, Soccernet.ng can exclusively confirm.
Nigeria begin their push for a ticket to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations this Friday with a fixture against the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.
Both teams are expected to open camp today and begin preparation in earnest. Madagascar qualified for the tournament just once, in 2019, when they made a stunning run to the quarterfinal. But they have failed to qualify for the subsequent editions of the tournament.
The Madagascar FA appointed coach Corentin Martins in January 2025, and one of his core targets is to qualify for the 2027 AFCON. So the Super Eagles should expect a tough battle.
Ahead of the game on Friday, members of the Madagascar national team, including coach Martins, have landed in Nigeria.
Soccernet.ng spotted them at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja after they touched down.
Coach Martins invited 24 players to camp for this fixture. Troyes goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher was one of the headline names on the list, but reports now indicate that he has been removed due to comments he made in 2018, when he denounced Madagascar and said he was only French.
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