**Madagascar Advances to Second Round of 2018 World Cup Qualifiers**
Madagascar secured their place in the second round of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers after a 2-2 draw against the Central African Republic in Tuesday’s return leg at home. The result was enough to confirm their progression, following a convincing 3-0 victory in the first leg.
The Central African Republic opened the scoring early through Junior Gourrier in the fifth minute, putting immediate pressure on the hosts. However, Madagascar responded through Ramanamahefa and then took the lead before halftime with a strike from Anicet Andrianantenaina in the 34th minute.
The Fauves de l’Obangui fought back again just before the break, with Eudes Dagoulou leveling the score. Despite the draw, Madagascar advanced with an aggregate score of 5-2.
Looking ahead, the Barea face a challenging next round as they prepare to meet Senegal in November.
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