Amir Abdou takes charge as Burkina Faso’s new football coach
The Burkina Faso Football Federation has appointed Amir Abdou as the new head coach of the national team, the Stallions. Abdou replaces Brama Traore following the team’s early exit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The federation described the selection process as rigorous and sees Abdou as a key figure in their rebuilding strategy. His experience in African football, including notable achievements with Comoros and Mauritania, is expected to bring renewed ambition and structure to the team.
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- Amir Abdou was officially named head coach of Burkina Faso’s national team after a “rigorous examination” process.
- He replaces Brama Traore, whose tenure ended after the team’s early exit at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
- Abdou previously led Comoros to the knockout stages of AFCON 2021 and guided Mauritania to a landmark win over Algeria at AFCON 2023.
- At club level, he won two Mauritanian league titles with FC Nouadhibou and recently coached Hassania Agadir in Morocco.
- His first fixtures with Burkina Faso are scheduled for the March 2026 international window, with opponents yet to be confirmed.
