Zacharie Boucher left out: the end of the dual-national strategy for the Barea?

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The absence of Zacharie Boucher from the Malagasy national team reopens the debate on the heavy reliance on diaspora players. A strategy that has its limits.

Since 2019, Madagascar has bet on dual nationals to strengthen the Barea. The historic run at the 2019 CAN proved the effectiveness of this approach. But recent call-ups show cracks.

Zacharie Boucher, a goalkeeper trained in France, was called up then dropped without official explanation. The connection of some players with the Big Island is becoming hard to follow, according to observers.

Coach Corentin Martins must decide. Between immediate performance and national identity, the balance is fragile. The Boucher case illustrates this growing tension.

Original source: Afrik-Foot

Zacharie Boucher left out: the end of the dual-national strategy for the Barea?

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