Madagascar
Rajoelina played quiet role in choice of national football team manager

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) during the match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium in the Egyptian city on 7 July 2019.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) during the match between Madagascar and DR Congo at the Alexandria Stadium in the Egyptian city on 7 July 2019. © Javier Soriano/AFP
The Barea will be coached by Romuald Rakotondrabe, whose appointment was pushed through by Minister of Sports André Haja Resampa and President Andry Rajoelina. With a presidential poll just months away, Rajoelina hopes to make the most of Rakotondrabe's popularity with the country's fans. [...]
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