The young basketball players of Fandrefiala Analamanga have won the Madagascar U16 Girls’ Championship in Ambositra, successfully defending the title they secured last year.
Fandrefiala remains at the pinnacle of national basketball in this category for the second consecutive year. After a final match controlled until the very last minutes, the young players from Analamanga overcame ASSM with a score of 64-59 to clinch the Madagascar U16 title. In Ambositra, the protégées of Cyrille Rasoloarijaona, known as Coach Cyrille—the club’s honorary president and iconic trainer—confirmed their status as favorites and added another achievement to Fandrefiala’s record.
The final lived up to the stakes. Facing an ASSM team determined to play their chances until the end, Fandrefiala had to dig deep into their resources to maintain their lead and secure victory in a highly contested match. Only five points separated the two teams at the final whistle, reflecting the intensity of this ultimate confrontation.
This coronation is no coincidence. Fandrefiala displayed remarkable consistency throughout the competition. The club gradually imposed its rhythm and distinguished itself by its ability to produce increasingly convincing offensive performances, making them one of the top favorites even before the final.
Fandrefiala’s recent journey reflects a true culture of performance. Having already been crowned Madagascar U16 champions the previous year with an undefeated run, they had notably dominated FFPRO-BCTM in the quarterfinals, before beating Lucadro in the semifinals and NAS in the final. This year, the club once again navigated the stages with confidence, proving that the next generation is well-prepared and continues to win. The club confirms its ability to perform during major national events, as Fandrefiala has been investing in training for several years, regularly producing players capable of excelling at the national level.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-31 06:23:34 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/fandrefiala-reste-sur-son-trone.html