Head Coach of the Barea of Madagascar Franck Rajaonarisamba says they play for pride in Sunday's AFCON qualifier against the Super Eagles at the Stade Municipal de Mahamasia.
The Barea are out of the reckoning for a place in the next edition of the Nations Cup but Rajaonarisamba has clearly stated that the game as an important one in the history of Madagascan football.
"There is plenty to look forward to on Sunday. We are playing a World class team and we will be ready for them," Rajaonarisamba told lexpressmada a local daily in Antananarivo.
"Personally, this game will be an opportunity for me to prove the value of the Madagascan football. I admit, the Barea have been setbacks, but I tell you, we lost some battles but not the war. One day, Barea will rise and who knows if this is Sunday, September 4,"
Rajaonarisamba further revealed that while he's team will be relying on the massive home support from the Mahamasina fans they won't hesitate to attack the depleted Super Eagles who are expected to arrive Antanarivo today.
"It's a matter of honor for Madagascar, we will defend it, but we will attack if the opportunity arises. I have always had confidence in public
Mahamasina when I was a player, and I am sure that nothing has changed, even though I am now a coach. However, it should show that we want to give something good in spite of the difference, at all levels between the two teams," he revealed.
The Super Eagles must win Sunday's encounter if they are to stand any chance of qualifying for next year's Nations Cup billed for Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
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