Roro Rakotondrabe, the new coach of Barea A, recently had his first official game in charge, which ended in a goalless draw against Ghana at Mahamasina Stadium. In an interview with MIDI Madagasikara, Rakotondrabe addressed various topics and answered questions from readers and followers.
When asked about his state of mind after the draw against Ghana, Rakotondrabe expressed that he is doing great and that the pressures are starting to come down. He acknowledged that if the results were different, the consequences would have been different as well.
Regarding his integration into Barea A, Rakotondrabe admitted that there is always apprehension when it comes to a change, especially when dealing with two different technical levels. However, he mentioned that it was not easy, especially with such a short preparation time, but he is fortunate to have a good technical staff and collaborators.
One of the questions raised was about Rakotondrabe’s decision to summon and establish players without a club. He explained that Romain Métanire, one of the players without a club, was one of the three best players in the match against Ghana. Rakotondrabe praised Métanire’s behavior on and off the pitch, highlighting his consistency and discipline. He also mentioned Ibrahim Amada, who was not initially called up but was given the opportunity to rejoin the group after showing dedication and diligence during training.
The absence of senior players like Rayan, Loïc, and Marco on the fifth day of the CAN playoffs against Ghana was also addressed. Rakotondrabe assured that these players will be remembered and mentioned that Rayan’s wife gave birth in Reunion, which is why he came specifically for the game and left afterward
Why did Roro Rakotondrabe decide to include players without a club in the Barea A team?
Roro Rakotondrabe, the newly appointed coach of Barea A, recently had his first official game in charge. The match ended in a goalless draw against Ghana at Mahamasina Stadium. In an interview with MIDI Madagasikara, Rakotondrabe discussed various topics and answered questions from readers and followers.
When asked about his emotions after the draw against Ghana, Rakotondrabe stated that he is doing well and that the pressures are starting to subside. He acknowledged that if the outcome of the match had been different, the consequences would have been different as well.
Regarding his integration into Barea A, Rakotondrabe admitted that there is always a sense of unease when undergoing a change, especially when dealing with different technical levels. However, he mentioned that it was not an easy task, particularly with a short preparation time. Nonetheless, he expressed gratitude for having a competent technical staff and collaborators.
One of the questions raised was about Rakotondrabe’s decision to include and establish players who are currently without a club. He explained that Romain Métanire, one of the players without a club, was among the top three performers in the match against Ghana. Rakotondrabe praised Métanire’s conduct both on and off the pitch, emphasizing his consistency and discipline. He also mentioned Ibrahim Amada, who was initially not called up but was given a chance to rejoin the team after demonstrating dedication and diligence during training.
The absence of senior players like Rayan, Loïc, and Marco on the fifth day of the CAN playoffs against Ghana was also addressed. Rakotondrabe assured that these players will be remembered and pointed out that Rayan’s wife gave birth in Reunion, which is why he specifically came for the game and left afterward.
Roro Rakotondrabe’s statement resonates with the true spirit of football where unity and passion transcend political divisions. His approach is refreshing, reminding us that the love for the sport should always remain impartial and inclusive.
It’s refreshing to see a football player like Roro Rakotondrabe who remains focused solely on the love of the sport, rather than getting caught up in political affiliations. Their dedication to football is a testament to the unifying power of the game.