Madagascar announce squad for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau

Madagascar head coach Corentin Martins has named his squad for the two Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifying matches against Guinea-Bissau.

The Barea will face Guinea-Bissau in the third and fourth rounds of the group-stage qualifiers, with Martins selecting a squad that combines experienced players with emerging talent.

The 23-man squad is:

Goalkeepers: Geordan Dupire, Sonny Laiton, Zakanirina Rakotoasimbola

Defenders: Sandro Tremoulet, Ehsan Kari, Rajo Nirina Razafindrabearimihanta, Thomas Fontaine, Mathieu Acapandie, Radoniaina Rabemanantsoa, Morgan Jean Pierre, Ryan Ponti

Midfielders: Marco Ilaimaharitra, Behaja Randriamalala, Clement Couturier, Nicolas Randriamampisoa, Rayan Raveloson, Johan N’zi

Forwards: Nicolas Fontaine, Warren Caddy, Hakim Abdallah, El Hadary Raheriniaina, Roman Ferber, Arnaud Randrianantenaina, Fenohasina Razafimaro

Martins will rely on that blend of established players and newcomers as Madagascar take on what is described as a decisive challenge in their qualifying group.

The squad includes Marco Ilaimaharitra, Thomas Fontaine and Rayan Raveloson among the more experienced options, while the selection also features several players looking to make their mark in the Barea set-up.

The two fixtures against Guinea-Bissau will cover the third and fourth rounds of Madagascar’s campaign to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027.