Within the second spherical of the CAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Chad faces Madagascar on the Municipal Stadium of Oujda on Monday night. Each groups search redemption after going through defeats of their earlier qualifying fixtures.
Match Preview:
Chad skilled a disappointing begin to their World Cup journey, succumbing to a 3-1 defeat towards Mali.
Regardless of a quick equalizer from Marius within the second half, fast objectives from Youssoufou Niakate and Ibrahima Sissoko sealed their destiny.
With 4 losses of their final 5 matches and no wins in 17 video games, Chad goals to recuperate and safe their first dwelling victory in 4 years.
Going through Madagascar, a staff ranked 71 locations above them within the FIFA rankings, presents a difficult however essential alternative for Chad to revive their marketing campaign.
Madagascar suffered a slender 1-0 defeat towards Ghana of their final qualifier. Regardless of a strong defensive effort, they conceded a late winner to Inaki Williams.
After a robust begin to the 12 months with 4 consecutive wins, Madagascar has struggled to take care of momentum, profitable solely two of their subsequent 9 matches throughout all competitions.
Their latest away kind, failing to attain in three of their final 4 matches, signifies the necessity for an improved attacking show to safe a optimistic end result towards Chad.
Group Information:
Chad’s Marius, who scored within the defeat towards Mali, seeks to proceed his goal-scoring kind. Hiver Amine would possibly substitute David Ramadingaye within the beginning lineup.
Madagascar’s Adrien, spectacular in aim towards Ghana, is prone to retain his place. Njiva Rakotoharimalala, regardless of a latest aim drought, stays a key attacking menace.
Doable Lineups:
Chad:(5-3-2)
Allabatna;
Abdelrazak, Mbaigohmem, Abderamane, Djimhoue, Mbogo;
Mbangossoum, Amine, Ngartolabaye;
Marius, Mahamat
Madagascar:(4-5-1)
Adrien;
Boto, Fontaine, Berajo, Metanire;
Tsiry, Lapoussin, Ilaimaharitra, Raveloson, Bertrand;
Rakotoharimalala
Prediction: Chad 0-1 Madagascar
Each groups have struggled offensively just lately, suggesting a defensive recreation. Regardless of this, Madagascar is predicted to clinch a slender victory in a carefully contested match.
