Hasina Rakotondramiara, president of FC Rouge, the reigning champion of the Madagascar Cup, shares the ins and outs of managing a neighborhood club that is set to represent the nation in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Regarding the club’s finances, Rakotondramiara notes that seasonal expenses are colossal, primarily driven by salaries, staff compensation, equipment, and travel. For their recent cup match in Antalaha, the club spent over 20 million ariary. In total, the club spent over 200 million ariary last season. He emphasizes that there is currently no return on investment for small clubs like theirs, despite the potential for player transfers.
Looking ahead to the CAF Confederation Cup, the club faces significant financial hurdles. With an upcoming match in Zambia, the team estimates needing at least 350 million ariary just for airfare for a 35-person delegation, excluding accommodation and local transport. Due to the lack of a homologated stadium in Madagascar, they are forced to play their home leg abroad, potentially in Mauritius, and are currently negotiating with their opponent to potentially play both legs in Zambia or Mauritius to mitigate costs.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-08 06:23:34 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/hasina-rakotondramiara-president-du-fc.html