Eric Rabesandratana, former PSG defender (1997-2001), was entrusted with the number of Madagascar for the qualifiers for the World Cup 2022 in June subsequent yr, as an alternative of Nicolas Dupuis, formally suspended from his duties.
The previous Paris membership defender (1997-2001) has been appointed interim supervisor as Madagascar prepares for the 2022 qualifiers towards Benin and Tanzania in June 2022, with the goal of qualifying Barea for the primary World Cup of their historical past. Barea inherited the J group which incorporates the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I am coming again to the sector, nevertheless it’s additionally as a result of it is Madagascar.
It is an actual gamble for Eric Rabesandratana, 48, whose father was born on the Large Island. “I used to be conscious of the choice and the issues concerning Nicolas (Dupuis). We wished to seek out a backup answer and I accepted it. I am coming again to the sector, however that is additionally as a result of it is Madagascar. We can have little or no time to organize issues, nevertheless it is such a vital problem that I ignore it, the previous Paris Saint-Germain captain informed RFI.
Madagascar suspended Nicolas Dupuis, the French coach who had led the Malagasy choice to the quarterfinals on Friday, April 30, throughout his debut within the African Cup of Nations 2019 in Egypt. Based on a press launch from the Madagascar Soccer Affiliation (FMF), the 53-year-old coach is “quickly suspended and is not going to be paid throughout the suspension interval”. The technician on the helm of the Malagasy choice since March 2017 has made a reputation for himself on the worldwide stage with victories over Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo on the African Cup of Nations 2019 (CAN).
Madagascar wanted successful towards Niger final month to safe a second straight CAN look, however might solely make a 0-0 draw at house and due to this fact didn’t get his ticket to the competitors which takes place in Cameroon in January and February 2022.
“I’m satisfied that the journey can be lovely”
The African continent can have the appropriate to 5 international locations on the World Cup in Qatar 2022 and Madagascar can have a exhausting time getting a ticket. “It is a sophisticated course and you will have to be humble and transfer ahead to attempt to carry out,” admits Eric Rabesandratana. “I am satisfied the journey can be lovely. I do not need sufficient time to remodel every little thing. I even have a venture for the subsequent two matches and for the remaining if I keep. I am not a magician and it’s going to be a workforce effort. I’ll give you my concepts and hopes. I need to be of service. “
Earlier than this information, Eric Rabesandratana had confirmed that he would see himself teaching Barea. “It clearly pursuits me. I like this nation, I like this choice. It’s a chance that can not be denied. Many have informed me about it, he stated. Madagascar has by no means certified for a World Cup but.
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