31st August, 2011
A shocking news coming from Madagascar, the Super Eaglesâ€
According to Reuters, the MFF announced that the Barea have been disbanded and have been replaced by the countryâ€
The report says the Barea were disbanded after poor performances in this monthâ€
Frank Rajaonarisamba has also replaced Maurice Mosa as coach.
“We already felt the atmosphere in the team was not serene before the team left for the Games,†Malagasy Football Federation vice president, Doda Andriamiasasoa told the countryâ€
Andriamiasasoa said that “the players had demanded more money and boycotted training. Such behaviour is unworthy of players called to defend the colours of their country.â€
Madagascarâ€
A new-look Madagascar team that will face the Eagles parade a player like Baggio Rakotonomenjanahary from USST in Reunion. He is selected along with players from the Under-23 squad.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Robin Jean-Claude Rakotonirina (Ascum), Chrétien Randriamifehy (Tana FC Formation), Jean Dieudonné Randrianasolo (Cnaps).
Defenders: Abdallah Aoulad (Japan Actuel’s), Léonard Besabotsy (AS Adema), Andreas Fabricio (Cnaps), Bosco Jean (Ascum), Edgard Ndrasana (AS Adema), Lanto Randriamanalina (Tana FC Formation), Julio Razafimahatratra (Cnaps), Bienvenu Razaka (AS Comato), Pierralit Tovonay (Ajesaia), Mario (Japan Actuel’s).
Midfielders: Urbain Andriamampionona (Académie ny Antsika), Fabrice Maevatombo (TCO Boeny), Ando Manoelantsoa (Ajesaia), Fredinand Ramanamahefa (Tana FC Formation), Tigana Razafimanindry (Académie ny Antsika).
Strikers: Milison Niasexe (AS Adema), Yvan Rajoarimanana (Cnaps), Baggio Rakotonomenjanahary (USS Tamponnaise, Réunion), Jean-Jacques Razanajafy (Ajesaia), Jeannot Vombola (Cnaps sport).
Meanwhile, Nigerian teamâ€
Air Nigeria said they only got a clearance to jet out of the country 8.30 pm also on Wednesday.
The team were to have jetted out on a special chartered flight 1pm local time Wednesday, but the Air Nigeria flight has now been rescheduled for 8.30pm today.
Team spokesman Colin Udoh told MTNFootball.com that the Eagles fixed an evening training session for 4p.m. today after which they will proceed to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for the flight to Antananarivo.
A check at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja camp of the team revealed that the players were still observing rest as at noon.
Israel-based defender Efe Ambrose was the last arrival early today. There are now a total of 20 players in camp.
Skipper Joseph Yobo, Ike Uche and Gege Soriola will complete the squad when they meet up in Antananarivo