This game is in the Africa Cup of Nations, kick off at 20:00 on Monday 18 November 2024.
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Comoros v Madagascar Africa Cup of Nations
Comoros made their debut in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022, qualifying for the first time in their history.
Madagascar, known as "Barea," also made their debut in the Africa Cup of Nations in 2019, reaching the quarter-finals in their first appearance.
Comoros achieved a historic 0-0 draw against defending champions Algeria in their first match of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations.
Madagascar surprised many by defeating Nigeria 2-0 in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, securing their spot in the knockout rounds.
Comoros and Madagascar both have relatively small populations compared to many of the other participating countries in the Africa Cup of Nations, with Comoros having a population of approximately 850,000 and Madagascar having a population of over 27 million.
Both Comoros and Madagascar have seen an increase in their footballing profile in recent years, with more players from the countries plying their trade in top European leagues and their national teams achieving success in continental competitions.