Zebras look to pick momentum in Madagascar

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Through the paces: Zebras train ahead of the four-nation tourney PIC: BFA

The Zebras touched down in Antananarivo, Madagascar, this week for a four-nation tournament, hoping to pick up critical momentum ahead of the resumption of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June.

Coach Didier Gomes Da Rosa picked a balanced squad that contains foreign-based players for games against Rwanda and Burundi. First up is Rwanda today before the Zebras wrap up their Madagascar tour against Burundi on Monday as the team looks to fully utilise the FIFA international week.

Da Rosa has made a positive impact since taking over last year November, with a big win against West African giants, Guinea.

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