Broadening the Barea's talent pool, identifying new profiles and filling positions considered understaffed: that's the mission given to Corentin Martins. The coach must scout players based outside Madagascar.

To finance this work, the FMF is providing him with a subsidy. Alfred Randriamanampisoa, an official at the federation, says: "The Federation is granting a kind of subsidy to the coach to enable him to spot players."

No specific amount or precise timetable has been disclosed yet. The announcement comes as the Barea prepare for upcoming fixtures, with a need for reinforcements in several positions on the pitch.