The African campaign for CFFA and FC Rouge will involve an extra match compared to their opponents, due to the lack of CAF-approved stadiums in Madagascar. This situation forces both Malagasy clubs to play their home games abroad. The two legs are scheduled for September 4-6 and September 11-13, 2026. In the Champions League, the Andoharanofotsy club will face Lesotho’s Lijabatho FC, while in the Confederation Cup, FC Rouge will take on Zambia’s Red Arrows.
For a delegation of 25 people, this represents a significant financial burden. With an indicative exchange rate of 1 euro to 4,992 ariary, travel and accommodation costs for destinations like Mauritius, Comoros, or South Africa are estimated to range between 110 and 135 million ariary, potentially reaching up to 160 million for Nairobi.
Mauritius appears to be the most logical and economical solution geographically. However, the main challenge remains securing a stadium that meets CAF standards. While South Africa offers better infrastructure guarantees, it comes at a higher cost. Ultimately, for CFFA and FC Rouge, the inability to host matches on home soil turns every continental fixture into a heavy financial burden exceeding 100 million ariary per trip.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-19 06:23:33 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/campagne-africaine-cffa-et-fc-rouge-en.html