The Head Coach of Madagascar national football team, Nicolas Dupuis has named a 23 man squad for the African Cup of Nations that will take place in Egypt next month.
Madagascar is making their first AFCON appearance and they are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that they make a memorable debut appearance.
You will recall that Madagascar will confront Nigeria, Guinea and Burundi in group B of the AFCON.
The list comprises of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, seven midfielders and five strikers.
Here is the full list:
Goalkeepers: Ibrahima Ousmane Arthur Dabo, Jean Dieu Donne Randrianasolo, Melvin Andrien.
Defenders: Pascal Razakanantenaina, Dimitry Caloin, Jeremy Michel Morel, Toaviina Hasitiana Rambeloson, Romain Metanire, Thomas Fontaine, Jerome Mombris, Mamy Nirina Gervais Randrianarisoa.
Midfielders: Marco Ilaimaharitra, Anicet Andrianantenaina, Ibrahim Samuel Amada, Jean Rakotoarisoa, Lalaina Henintsoa Nomenjanahary, Rayan Ny Aina Arnaldo Raveloson, Andriamiraldo Aro Hasina Andrianarimanana.
Forwards: Charles Carolus Andriamahitsinoro, Faneva Ima Andriatsima, Tsilavina Martin Rakotoharimalala Njiva, Paulin Voavy, William Joseph Gros.
Standby list: Fabien Boyer, Sandratriniaina Tobisoa Njajanirina, Andrianavalona Andoniaina Rakotondrazaka.