Madagascar, the sad end

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Madagascar, the sad end

A miracle was needed for Madagascar to secure direct qualification for the World Cup. The Barea had to win in Mali, hoping for a defeat for Ghana against the Comoros, while overcoming a very unfavorable goal difference.

None of that happened. Ghana won 1-0, on a goal from Mohammed Kudus (47th), and became the 21st qualifier for the World Cup in the United States. Meanwhile, Madagascar lost in Bamako (4-1), including a double from Auxerre's Lassine Sinayoko.

This result is terrible, because Madagascar can no longer hope to finish among the best runners-up to secure a place in the play-offs. The great adventure ends there for Corentin Martins' men.

Burkina Faso can still believe it

At the same time, in the Egypt group (already qualified and victorious 1-0 over Guinea-Bissau), Burkina Faso dominated Ethiopia thanks to a double from Pierre Kaboré (65th, 82nd).

For the Stallions, the prospect of being part of the four best runners-up, and therefore of competing in the play-offs, remains completely relevant.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.