Warren Caddy's goal is cancelled out as Madagascar draws 1-1 with Guinea-Bissau
Madagascar remain on two points from three CAN 2027 qualifiers after a late equaliser in Meknès on Thursday.
Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau drew 1-1 on Thursday at the Stade d'Honneur in Meknès, Morocco, in the third round of CAN 2027 qualifiers. Warren Caddy headed the Barea in front in the 59th minute, but a hesitant sortie by the Malagasy goalkeeper in the 83rd minute let Renato Nhaga equalise for Guinea-Bissau.
Coach Corentin Martins said the team deserved more points, after defeats and draws in its earlier matches against Nigeria and Tanzania. Captain Rayan Raveloson said the players had applied their plan and kept creating chances after the goal conceded.
Madagascar have two points from three matches, while Guinea-Bissau lead Group L with seven. The Barea must win the return match in Bissau on 17 November to keep qualification alive.
Why it mattersMadagascar must now win in Bissau on 17 November to keep its qualifying hopes alive.