Head coach Romuald Rakotondrabe of Madagascar has expressed determination for his team to secure maximum points in their upcoming match against Ghana on Friday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The highly anticipated clash is the opening game of the qualifying series and is set to take place at the Baba Yara Stadium, with both teams aiming for a strong start.
Despite the Black Stars holding an advantage over the Barea with a recent history of one victory and one draw in the qualifiers for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Madagascar’s last win against Ghana dates back to 2015 in a friendly match. Rakotondrabe remains confident that his team will present a formidable challenge for Chris Hughton’s men.
Acknowledging the historical context, Rakotondrabe emphasized, “It’s very true that the last time we beat Ghana was in 2015, and that was a friendly. We are going to do everything possible to defeat Ghana on Friday.” He assured the press that Madagascar did not travel to Ghana for leisure but with the clear intent to win the game.
The Friday fixture is scheduled for a 16:00 GMT kickoff, promising an exciting and competitive start to the World Cup qualification journey for both teams.
-The Post Ghana
