Madagascar Goalkeeper Believes They Can Shock Ghana in AFCON Qualifiers

• Madagascar goalkeeper Mathyas Randriamamy is confident about his side’s chances ahead of their 2023 Afcon qualifier against Ghana
• The Black Stars will play host to Madagascar on Wednesday, 1st June, at the Cape Coast Stadium
• Randriamamy, who plies his trade for French giants, Paris Saint-German says Madagascar can beat Ghana

Madagascar goalkeeper Mathyas Randriamamy is determined to help his side register victory over Ghana in their 2023 African Cup of Nations qualifier opener.

The Island nation will begin their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with an away fixture against the Black Stars on Wednesday, June 1 at the Cape Coast Stadium.

The Bareas will square off against Angola at home four days later at the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium in Antananarivo.

But ahead of the clash against Otto Addo's side, Randriamamy is optimistic that his side can beat the Black Stars on home soil.

Despite the Black Stars being overwhelming favourites, the young PSG goalkeeper says that his side will get the victory if they play well.

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“We are looking for a good match,” Randriamamy said as quoted by Ghana Guardian.

Ask if he is optimistic about victory against Ghana, he said, “Yes, we can. I believe if we play well, we can win”

“Our goal is to qualify from the group and nothing else. We are here and we are going to play good for our fans” he added.

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Meanwhile, Black Stars trainer Otto Addo has explained why veteran midfielder Mubarak Wakaso was named in the 33-man squad ahead of the upcoming 2023 AFCON qualifiers and the international friendlies.

The former Villarreal and Deportivo Alves midfielder has not played competitive football in over six months raising questions about his inclusion into Otto Addo's squad.

His inclusion divided opinions among Ghanaian football-loving fans with critics questioning his match fitness while a school of thought defending his inclusion contends his experience will be crucial for the Black Stars in the absence of Thomas Partey.

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The 29-year-old midfielder announced his decision to quit the Black Stars on the back of what he described as 'unfair and discriminatory' treatment by the Ghana Football Association in a heartbreaking letter.

Duncan's unexpected retirement from the national team took the Ghanaian football landscape by surprise considering his immense talent and his relatively young age to make such a decision.