2026 World Cup qualifiers: Madagascar appoint Corentin Martins as head coach ahead of Ghana clash

Ghanas 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers opponents, Madagascar, have appointed Corentin Martins as their new head coach ahead of their crucial match against the Black Stars in March.Martins, a former French international, takes over with the task of revitalizing the Barea as they push for a historic World Cup qualification.His coaching credentials include a seven-year spell with Mauritania, where he led them to two consecutive Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) appearances.Madagascar, who impressed in the 2019 AFCON by reaching the quarter-finals, have struggled for consistency in recent years.The Malagasy Football Federation (FMF) sees Martins as the right man to instil a winning mentality and modern tactical approaches.Ghana currently sits on nine points in the qualifiers, just two ahead of Madagascar, making their upcoming encounter a crucial battle in the race for a World Cup spot. Read Full Story