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Football: GNFC of the gendarmerie remain top of Madagascar’s D2

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GNFC, the national gendarmerie team, remain top of Madagascar’s second division with 25 points after a 2-2 draw with Racing FC d’Antsiranana, played at Betongolo. According to NewsMada, the club could be declared champion if it wins its next match.

GNFC, the club of the national gendarmerie, remain top of Madagascar’s second-division football championship with 25 points. They drew 2-2 with Racing FC from the Boeny region at the Betongolo stadium in Antananarivo, according to NewsMada.

The gendarmes led 2-0 at half-time before the visitors equalised. In the other match, Analamanga Disciples FC and FC 2A 3FY Plus drew 1-1 in Ambohidratrimo, with the equaliser for Disciples Espoir Analamanga coming in the 85th minute.

The last two matchdays will be played in Antananarivo next Thursday and Sunday. If GNFC win their next match, they could be declared champions before the end of the championship. Disciples Espoir Analamanga, Racing FC and Wagner are competing for a place in the Pro Ligue next season.

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