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Toky Rakotondraibe scores as Madagascar triumph against Sugan at CHAN

Madagascar substitute Toky Rakotondraibe scored and extra minute goal to guide his nation qualify for the African Nations Championships (CHAN) finals set for Saturday at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi, Kenya.

Following a barren draw in the regulation time, Madagascar beat Sudan 1-0 at the first semifinal match played at the Benjamin Mkapa stadium in Tanzania to seal the final batch, awaiting the winner between Morocco and Senegal for the final opponent.

The Romuald Rakotondrabe coached side, popularly referred to as The Barea, Madagascar side finished third in their only previous appearance three years ago, were forced to finish the match with ten men when…was red carded.

After 0-0 score at the 90th minute draw, the match was forced into the extra time and in the 116th minute, Rakotondraibe scored for the Indian Ocean based nation beating keeper Mohamed Abooja.

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