The funeral procession traveled along National Road 7 to reach Toliara. The remains were received at Andatabo, about fifteen kilometers from the city entrance. Families, athletes, and football players gathered to welcome the former Malagasy football star, whose name graces a stadium in Toliara.
The Atsimo Andrefana Regional Directorate of Youth and Sports mobilized the residents of Toliara to welcome the procession from Andatabo and along the route leading into the city, including Ankilimarovahatse, Andabizy, Sanfily, and Monja Jaona Avenue. Local media, television, and radio stations broadcast the schedule for the arrival of the remains. Michel Kira’s body was taken to his family home in Besakoa, where he lived for most of his life.
Authorities, including the head of the Atsimo Andrefana region, the vice-president of the special delegation of the urban commune of Toliara, and local residents, came to pay their respects to the former footballer. The family announced yesterday that a wake for Michel Kira will be held on Thursday evening at the municipal stadium in Toliara that bears his name, the “Maître Kira Stadium” in Andaboly. The following day, Friday morning, the body of the former Club M captain will be buried in Ankiriho Belalanda, Toliara II district.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-29 06:39:06 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/deces-la-depouille-de-maitre-kira.html