Madagascar national football team

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Madagascar
Nickname Barea
Association Fédération Malagasy de Football (FMF)
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation COSAFA
(Southern Africa)
Head coach Corentin Martins
Captain Rayan Raveloson
Most caps Paulin Voavy (67)
Top scorer Paulin Voavy (15)
Home stadium Mahamasina Stadium
Rabemananjara Stadium
FIFA code MAD
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First colours
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Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 108 Increase2.svg 7 (18 September 2025) [1]
Highest74 (December 1992)
Lowest190 (March 2014)
First international
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svgMadagascar 1–2 Mauritius  Flag of Mauritius (1923-1968).svg
(Madagascar; Date Unknown 1947)
Biggest win
Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar 8–1 Congo  Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg
(Antananarivo, Madagascar; 19 April 1960)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Mauritius (1923-1968).svg  Mauritius 7–0 MadagascarFlag of France.svg
(Réunion; 31 July 1952)
Flag of the Republic of the Congo (Leopoldville) (1963-1966).svg  Congo-Léopoldville 7–0 Madagascar  Flag of Madagascar.svg
(Congo; 18 July 1965)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances1 (first in 2019 )
Best resultQuarter-finals (2019)
African Nations Championship
Appearances2 (first in 2022 )
Best resultRunners-up (2024)
COSAFA Cup
Appearances12 (first in 2002 )
Best resultThird place (2015)

The Madagascar national football team, nicknamed Barea after the island's zebu, [2] is the national team of Madagascar and is controlled by the Malagasy Football Federation. It has never qualified for the finals of the World Cup. It took part in its first Africa Cup of Nations in 2019. Among its biggest wins was a 1–0 home victory over Egypt in the qualification rounds of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations until being surpassed by a recent 2–0 win over Nigeria in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Reflecting the official name of the country at the time, the team was known as the Malagasy Republic national football team between 1958 and 1975.

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History

Madagascar made its debut in 1947 in a home match against Mauritius which was lost 2–1. The game was part of a Triangulaire tournament between Madagascar, Mauritius and Reunion. Madagascar's second match was at home to Reunion and saw their first ever win, 4–2. The triangular tournament was staged every year until 1958, and Madagascar's highest-scoring game was on 13 July 1953 when they beat Reunion 6–4 at home. Their worst loss was on 31 July 1952 when they lost 7–0 to Mauritius in Reunion.

Madagascar played against opposition different from Mauritius or Reunion for the first time in 1960, as part of a tournament between French-speaking nations held on the island. In their first match on 15 April 1960 they beat the Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) 6–1. The second game was a quarter-final against France's amateur side on 17 April and was lost 2–1. On 19 April Madagascar beat the Congo 8–1 in the third-place play-off.

In April 1963, Madagascar entered another competition for French-speaking countries, this time in Senegal, and was placed in a group with Dahomey (now Benin), Liberia and Chad. They opened with a 1–0 win over Dahomey on 11 April, and then beat Chad 2–1 on 13 April and Liberia 3–1 on 15 April. In the semi-finals, Madagascar were beaten 2–1 by Tunisia on 19 April, and then lost 4–1 to France's amateur team in the third-place play-off on 21 April.

In September 1963 the Triangulaire between Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius was reinstated for the first time since 1958. On 15 September they beat Reunion 6–1 at home, and on 18 September drew 1–1 to Mauritius in a home game which was abandoned. [3]

On 16 October 2018, Madagascar qualified to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in their history, after they won 1–0 against Equatorial Guinea. [4] [5] During their debut match against Guinea on 22 June 2019, [6] Anicet Abel scored Madagascar's first-ever AFCON goal and secured their first point of the competition with a 2–2 draw against Guinea. [7] [8] The team defeated Burundi in their second match [9] and followed it up with a 2–0 victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria to top Group B. [10] [11] Then Madagascar advanced to quarter-finals after beating DR Congo in the round of 16. [12] The team's successful performance was coined by pundits as the Iceland of Africa, resembling the shockingly successful debut of Iceland in UEFA Euro 2016. [13] However, Madagascar's dream ended abruptly after suffering a 0–3 defeat at the hand of another former champion, Tunisia. [14]

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2025

19 March 2026 World Cup Qualification Central African Republic  Flag of the Central African Republic.svg1–4Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar Casablanca, Morocco
19:00  UTC+1
  • Gambor Soccerball shade.svg9'
Report Stadium: Stade Larbi Zaouli
Referee: Adalbert Diouf (Senegal)
24 March 2026 World Cup Qualification Madagascar  Flag of Madagascar.svg0–3Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana Al Hoceima, Morocco
Report
Stadium: Grand Stade d'Al Hoceima
Referee: Issa Sy (Senegal)
8 June Friendly DR Congo  Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg3–1Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar Orléans, France
20:00
Report Stadium: Stade de la Source

Coaching staff

Head coach Flag of France.svg Corentin Martins
Assistant coaches Flag of Madagascar.svg Andry Razakandrianaina
Flag of Madagascar.svg Hervé Andrianasimbola
Goalkeeping coach Flag of Madagascar.svg Nirina Rakotobololona
Fitness coach Flag of Madagascar.svg Michel Rajaonarinantenaina
Match analyst Flag of Madagascar.svg Flavien Andriamanomenjanahary
Performance coach Flag of Madagascar.svg Alphonse Rakotomanatsinoro
Team doctors Flag of Madagascar.svg Dr. Stéphane Rajaonaribololona
Flag of Madagascar.svg Dr. Hugo Rakotomalalanantenaina
Physiotherapists Flag of Madagascar.svg Gaël Njivarabesananteinaina
Flag of Madagascar.svg Christophe Rakotonantenaina
Flag of Madagascar.svg Philippe Ravelonomenjanahary
Flag of Madagascar.svg Razakaniaina Andriarakotobololona
Team coordinator Flag of Madagascar.svg Faneva Andriatsima
Technical director Flag of Madagascar.svg Éric Rabésandratana

Coaching history

Players

Current squad

The following players were called up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF Group I matches against Comoros and Mali on 8 and 12 October 2025.

Caps and goals updated after the match against Chad on 8 September 2025.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
11 GK Geordan Dupire (1993-09-28) 28 September 1993 (age 32)40 Flag of Luxembourg.svg Swift Hesperange
161 GK Zakanirina Rakotoasimbola (1999-10-14) 14 October 1999 (age 25)220 Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Marsouins
231 GK Michel Ramandimbisoa (1986-02-11) 11 February 1986 (age 39)100 Flag of Madagascar.svg ASSM Elgeco Plus

52 DF Sandro Trémoulet (1999-11-18) 18 November 1999 (age 25)60 Flag of Serbia.svg FK Radnik
32 DF Andy Pelmard (2000-03-12) 12 March 2000 (age 25)10 Flag of Poland.svg Jagiellonia Białystok
152 DF Ehsan Kari (2002-05-17) 17 May 2002 (age 23)20 Flag of France.svg ÉFC Fréjus
182 DF Jean-Pierre Morgan (1992-10-30) 30 October 1992 (age 32)60 Flag of France.svg FC Fleury
42 DF Tony Randriamanampisoa (1994-07-17) 17 July 1994 (age 31)141 Flag of Madagascar.svg ASSM Elgeco Plus
22 DF Radoniaina Rabemanantsoa (1997-12-17) 17 December 1997 (age 27)240 Flag of Madagascar.svg AS Fanalamanga
212 DF Ryan Ponti (1998-06-22) 22 June 1998 (age 27)40 Flag of France.svg Rodez AF
222 DF Nicolas Randriamanampisoa (2001-09-09) 9 September 2001 (age 24)150 Flag of Sudan.svg Al Merrikh SC

83 MF Lalaïna Rafanomezantsoa (1998-03-10) 10 March 1998 (age 27)375 Flag of Algeria.svg Paradou AC
73 MF Rayan Raveloson (captain) (1997-01-16) 16 January 1997 (age 28)449 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Young Boys
193 MF Johan N'Zi (1995-01-23) 23 January 1995 (age 30)60
113 MF El Hadari Raheriniaina (2006-08-19) 19 August 2006 (age 19)213 Flag of France.svg Valenciennes
123 MF Mamisoa Rakotoson (2002-07-06) 6 July 2002 (age 23)100 Flag of Madagascar.svg ASSM Elgeco Plus
173 MF Tommy Iva (2000-06-02) 2 June 2000 (age 25)20 Flag of France.svg US Créteil
63 MF Marco Ilaimaharitra (1995-07-26) 26 July 1995 (age 30)343 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Standard Liège
143 MF Clément Couturier (1993-09-13) 13 September 1993 (age 32)101 Flag of France.svg Thionville

134 FW Bryan Adinany (2000-03-13) 13 March 2000 (age 25)20 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Lierse
204 FW Arnaud Randrianantenaina (2001-01-03) 3 January 2001 (age 24)254 Flag of Egypt.svg El Gouna
194 FW Fenohasina Razafimaro (1999-01-27) 27 January 1999 (age 26)143 Flag of Sudan.svg Al Merrikh SC
104 FW Njiva Rakotoharimalala (1992-08-06) 6 August 1992 (age 33)5614 Flag of Thailand.svg Ratchaburi
94 FW Warren Caddy (1997-04-09) 9 April 1997 (age 28)112 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Lausanne Ouchy

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for Madagascar in the last year.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Sonny Laiton (2000-01-28) 28 January 2000 (age 25)90v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025
GK Melvin Adrien (1993-08-30) 30 August 1993 (age 32)270 Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Thonon Evian v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025

DF Mathieu Acapandié (2004-12-14) 14 December 2004 (age 20)10 Flag of France.svg Nantes v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025
DF Jean Marcelin (2000-02-12) 12 February 2000 (age 25)20 Flag of Austria.svg Rapid Wien v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana , 24 March 2025
DF Louis Démoléon (1997-04-16) 16 April 1997 (age 28)100 Flag of Italy.svg Enna v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025
DF Thomas Fontaine (1991-05-08) 8 May 1991 (age 34)321 Flag of France.svg Sochaux v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana , 24 March 2025
DF Titouan Fortun (2004-01-28) 28 January 2004 (age 21)80 Flag of France.svg Dijon v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025
DF Kenji-Van Boto (1996-03-07) 7 March 1996 (age 29)90 Flag of France.svg Clermont Foot v. Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia , 14 October 2024
DF Robin Busset (2000-02-25) 25 February 2000 (age 25)10 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Stade Nyonnais v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025
DF Fabien Boyer (1991-04-12) 12 April 1991 (age 34)60 Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Saint-Pierroise v. Flag of Mali.svg  Mali , 10 June 2024
DF Bono Rabearivelo Randriamirehitra (2007-07-15) 15 July 2007 (age 18)80 Flag of Madagascar.svg Disciples FC v. Flag of Chad.svg  Chad , 8 September 2025
DF Soloniaina Rajo Nirina Razafindrabearimihanta (1997-03-23) 23 March 1997 (age 28)290 Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Saint-Denis v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025

MF Loïc Lapoussin (1996-03-27) 27 March 1996 (age 29)231 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Sint-Truiden v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025
MF Baggio Rakotoarisoa (1996-01-24) 24 January 1996 (age 29)220 Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Jeanne d'Arc v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025
MF Arohasina Andrianarimanana (1991-04-21) 21 April 1991 (age 34)402 Flag of Madagascar.svg CFFA v. Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana , 24 March 2025
MF Ibrahim Amada (captain) (1990-02-28) 28 February 1990 (age 35)474v. Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros , 18 November 2024
MF Rojo Andriamanjato (1992-08-11) 11 August 1992 (age 33)301 Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Saint-Pauloise v. Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros , 18 November 2024
MF Andy Rakotondrajoa (2003-07-24) 24 July 2003 (age 22)150 Flag of Madagascar.svg Disciples v. Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros , 9 September 2024
MF Kalvin Paul (2001-07-02) 2 July 2001 (age 24)00 Flag of France.svg Vierzon v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025

FW Tsiry Randriatsiferana (1996-08-05) 5 August 1996 (age 29)317 Proposed flag of Reunion (VAR).svg Saint-Pauloise v. Flag of the Comoros.svg  Comoros , 18 November 2024
FW John Baggio (1991-12-19) 19 December 1991 (age 33)121 Flag of Thailand.svg Sukhothai v. Flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.svg  DR Congo , 8 June 2025
FW Carolus Andriamahitsinoro (1989-07-06) 6 July 1989 (age 36)4912 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Rawdah v. Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia , 14 October 2024
FW Tendry Randrianarijaona (1998-03-19) 19 March 1998 (age 27)255 Flag of Madagascar.svg AS Fanalamanga v. Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia , 14 October 2024
FW Hakim Abdallah (1998-01-09) 9 January 1998 (age 27)172 Flag of Romania.svg Uta Arad v. Flag of Chad.svg  Chad , 8 September 2025

  • DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
  • INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
  • PRE Preliminary squad.
  • RET Player has retired from international football.
  • SUS Suspended from the national team.

Records

As of 18 November 2024 [18]
Players in bold are still active with Madagascar.

Most appearances

Paulin Voavy is Madagascar's top goalscorer and their most capped player. Paulin Voavy.jpg
Paulin Voavy is Madagascar's top goalscorer and their most capped player.
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Paulin Voavy 67152007–2022
2 Mamisoa Razafindrakoto 6301998–2011
3 Njiva Rakotoharimalala 56142014–present
4 Gervais Randrianarisoa 5202005–2022
5 Carolus Andriamatsinoro 49122009–2024
Jimmy Radafison 4902000–2011
7 Ibrahim Amada 4742008–2024
Faneva Imà Andriatsima 47142003–2019
Lalaina Nomenjanahary 4752006–2021
Eric-Julien Rakotondrabe 4701999–2011

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Paulin Voavy 15670.222007–2022
2 Faneva Imà Andriatsima 14470.32005–2019
Njiva Rakotoharimalala 14560.252014–present
4 Carolus Andriamatsinoro 12490.242009–2024
5 Harry Randrianaivo 11210.521990–2003
6 Ruphin Menakely 10250.41998–2003
7 Sarivahy Vombola 8300.272011–2017
Rado Rasoanaivo 8400.21992–2003
Rayan Raveloson 8420.142019–present
10 Tsiry Randriatsiferana 7310.192022–present

Competitive record

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup record Qualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWDLGFGAGR
1930 to 1958 Part of Flag of France.svg  France Part of Flag of France.svg  France
as Flag of Madagascar.svg  Malagasy Republic as Flag of Madagascar.svg  Malagasy Republic
Flag of Chile.svg 1962 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1966 and 1970 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Germany.svg 1974 WithdrewWithdrew
as Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar as Flag of Madagascar.svg  Madagascar
Flag of Argentina.svg 1978 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Spain.svg 1982 Did not qualify201134 details
Flag of Mexico.svg 1986 210111 details
Flag of Italy.svg 1990 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 Did not qualify430173 details
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 201134 details
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 10307716 details
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 201134 details
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 8332129 details
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 210123 details
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 412177 details
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 611449 details
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined8512147 details
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal (official).svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined details
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034 details
Total0/15501810226367

Africa Cup of Nations

Africa Cup of Nations recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGAGR
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1957 Part of Flag of France.svg  France Part of Flag of France.svg  France
Flag of the United Arab Republic.svg 1959
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1962 Not affiliated to CAFNot affiliated to CAF
Flag of Ghana.svg 1963
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1965 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1968
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1970
Flag of Cameroon (1961-1975).svg 1972 Did not qualify210135 details
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg 1974 210134 details
Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987).svg 1976 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Ghana.svg 1978 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1980 Did not qualify210136 details
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg 1982 421147 details
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 1984 411234 details
Flag of Egypt.svg 1986 200226 details
Flag of Morocco.svg 1988 210123 details
Flag of Algeria.svg 1990 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Senegal.svg 1992 Did not qualify522132 details
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1994 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996 Withdrew during qualifiersWithdrew during qualifiers
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg 1998 Banned for withdrawal in 1996Banned for withdrawal in 1996
Flag of Ghana.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg 2000 Did not qualify8233912 details
Flag of Mali.svg 2002 822478 details
Flag of Tunisia.svg 2004 420228 details
Flag of Egypt.svg 2006 201134 details
Flag of Ghana.svg 2008 4004014 details
Flag of Angola.svg 2010 8332129 details
Flag of Gabon.svg 2012 6015414 details
Flag of South Africa.svg 2013 200217 details
Flag of Equatorial Guinea.svg 2015 210122 details
Flag of Gabon.svg 2017 6033512 details
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019 Quarter-finals6th52217785121210 details
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2021 Did not qualify622299 details
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2023 603319 details
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025 602448 details
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027 To be determinedTo be determined
Flag placeholder.svg 2029
TotalQuarter-finals1/355221779926254894163

African Nations Championship

African Nations Championship recordQualification record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGAGR
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2009 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Sudan.svg 2011 Did not qualify210102 Details
Flag of South Africa.svg 2014 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Rwanda.svg 2016
Flag of Kenya.svg 2018 Did not qualify632163 Details
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2020 420245 Details
Flag of Algeria.svg 2022 Third place3rd540193431061 Details
Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2024 Runners-up2nd732297210121 Details
TotalRunners-up2/71270318101810351812

African Games

African Games recordQualification record
YearResultPldWDLGFGAPldWDLGFGAGR
Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 1965 8th3003013210163 details
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1973 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Algeria.svg 1978
Flag of Kenya.svg 1987 6th310245210133 details
Flag of Egypt.svg 1991 to Flag of the Republic of the Congo.svg 2015 U-23 TournamentU-23 Tournament
Flag of Morocco.svg 2019 – presentU-20 TournamentU-20 Tournament
Total2/46105418420296

Indian Ocean Island Games

Indian Ocean Island Games record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of France.svg 1979 Did not enter
Flag of Mauritius.svg 1985 Fourth place4th210123
Flag of Madagascar.svg 1990 Champions1st4310121
Flag of Seychelles (1977-1996).svg 1993 Champions1st4400102
Flag of France.svg 1998 Runners-up2nd4310103
Flag of Mauritius.svg 2003 Group stage5th201124
Flag of Madagascar.svg 2007 Runners-up2nd422070
Flag of Seychelles.svg 2011 Group stage7th201123
Flag of France.svg 2015 Fourth place4th511368
Flag of Mauritius.svg 2019 Group stage5th202022
Flag of Madagascar.svg 2023 Champions1st431073
Total3 Titles10/1133171066029

COSAFA Cup

COSAFA Cup record
YearRoundResultPldWDLGFGA
2000 Excluded
2001
2002 Quarter-finals5th211032
2003 Quarter-finals7th210123
2004 Round 111th100102
2005 Round 110th100102
2006 Round 113th200204
2007 Round 18th210151
Flag of South Africa.svg 2008 Fourth place4th622267
Flag of Zimbabwe.svg 2009 Did not enter
Flag of Zambia.svg 2013
Flag of South Africa.svg 2015 Third place3rd6411117
Flag of Namibia.svg 2016 Group stage11th311111
Flag of South Africa.svg 2017 Group stage9th321061
Flag of South Africa.svg 2018 Fourth place4th622244
Flag of South Africa.svg 2019 Did not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 2021 Did not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 2022 Quarter-finals5th200241
Flag of South Africa.svg 2023 Did not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 2024 Did not enter
Flag of South Africa.svg 2025 Fourth place4th411236
TotalThird place13/2440159164541

Honours

Continental

Regional

Summary

CompetitionGold medal icon.svgSilver medal icon.svgBronze medal icon.svgTotal
CAF African Nations Championship 0112
Total0112

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