Madagascar qualified to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history, after they won 1–0 against Equatorial Guinea. During their debut match against Guinea on 22 June 2019, Anicet Abel scored Madagascar's first-ever AFCON goal and secured their first point of the competition with a 2–2 draw against Guinea. The team defeated Burundi in their second match and followed it up with a 2–0 victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria to top Group B. Then Madagascar advanced to quarter-finals after beating DR Congo in the round of 16. The team's successful performance was coined by pundits as the Iceland of Africa, resembling the shockingly successful debut of Iceland in UEFA Euro 2016. However, Madagascar's dream ended abruptly after suffering a 0–3 defeat at the hand of another former champion, Tunisia. Results and fixtures The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled. 2021 2022 2023 Coaching history Peter Schnittger (1978–1985) Justin Rasoloharimahefa (1994) Claude "Ntsoa" Ravelomanantsoa (–2001) Vincent Randriamirado (2001) Jeremia Randriambololona (2001) Hans Heiniger (2002–2003) Hervé Arsène (2007–2008) Mickael Nivoson Andrianasy (2008) Jeremia Randriambololona (2008) Jean-Paul Rabier (2010–2011) Mosa (2011) Frank Rajaonarisamba (2011–2012) Auguste Raux (2012–2014) Frank Rajaonarisamba (2014–2016) Auguste Raux (2016–2017) Nicolas Dupuis (2017–2021) Éric Rabésandratana (2021–2022) Nicolas Dupuis (2022–present) Players Current squad The following players were called up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Ghana and Angola on 1 and 5 June 2022. Caps and goals updated after the match against Angola on 5 June 2022. Recent call-ups The following players have been called up for Madagascar in the last year. DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up. INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury. PRE Preliminary squad. RET Player has retired from international football. SUS Suspended from the national team. Records Players in bold are still active with Madagascar. Most appearances Top goalscorers Competitive record FIFA World Cup Africa Cup of Nations African Nations Championship African Games Indian Ocean Island Games COSAFA Cup References External links Malagasy Football Federation Madagascar national football team picture African national association football teams