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Burkina Faso presents Abdou Amir as coach and targets 2027 Africa Cup
Abdou Amir replaces Brama Traoré after Burkina Faso's round of 16 exit in the last Africa Cup; tasked with restoring pride and securing 2027 qualification.
- On Wednesday, Burkina Faso appointed Abdou Amir as men's national coach and entrusted him with qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after a rigorous examination, the Burkinabé Football Federation said.
- Brama Traoré was dismissed in January after Burkina Faso's disappointing Africa Cup in Morocco, where the team exited in the round of 16 to Ivory Coast; the federation said this caused deep disappointment.
- Having led Comoros to the 2021 Africa Cup knockout stages and enjoyed a successful tournament with Mauritania, Amir coached Hassania Agadir in Morocco’s top division, known for his tactical nous.
- His immediate task is to restore some pride, and the players and coaching staff need reassurance, guidance, and support, the federation said.
- With changing player generations, the Burkina Faso national team reached the 2021 semifinals, where they lost to Senegal, highlighting a transitional phase, the federation said.
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Burkina Faso presents Abdou Amir as coach and targets 2027 Africa Cup
Burkina Faso has appointed former Comoros and Mauritania coach Abdou Amir to the men's team and entrusted him with qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
(wiwsport) - The new breeder of the Burkina Faso Standards, Amir Abdou, was officially presented to the press this Thursday. Aware of the demand of the Burkinabè public, the technician has detailed his vision for the national team and the goals he sets with the players. The Comorian technician aims to raise the Standards among the best teams [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site n°1 of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport…
Burkina Faso officially appointed Amir Abdou to lead the national team on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The Franco-Comorian technician has committed himself for two years with the mission to qualify the Standards for the next African Cup of Nations, to achieve an ambitious course during the final phase and to lead the selection towards a qualification for the FIFA World Cup.
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