‘Madagascar not afraid of star-studded Nigeria’
Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson says the Barea are not intimidated by the Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 AFCON qualifier in Uyo on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/madagascar-not-afraid-of-star-studded-nigeria/
Madagascar midfielder Rayan Raveloson is confident his team will not be intimidated by Nigeria's star-studded lineup as they prepare for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying opener against Nigeria on Friday in Uyo. Raveloson, who plays for Amedspor in Turkey, stated that the Barea are not afraid of facing Nigeria, regardless of the big names in the Eagles squad.
"Osimhen is a big player and everyone knows him. We are not scared. It's football and they are humans like us. Everyone wants to win, but sometimes you have to lose to learn," Raveloson told Football Temple. Madagascar, currently ranked 104th in FIFA rankings, will face Nigeria without striker Victor Osimhen, who is injured. The Barea, who have qualified for only their second AFCON tournament after making their debut in 2019, are aiming to carry the momentum from their recent win at the African Nations Championship into their AFCON qualifying campaign.
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