Home is far away for Madagascar in AFCON qualifying

The Malagasys are one of 16 teams forced to seek neutral venues for matchday 3 and 4 fixtures because they lack an international-standard stadium. Madagascar meet Gambia in Group A at the 18,500-seat Larbi Zaouli Stadium. With Tunisia set to win the section, both teams are eyeing second place and the other qualification spot. Tunisia are alone among the four nations in the mini-league who are able to play at home in a six-round competition that will produce 23 qualifiers to join 2025 hosts Morocco.