Burkina Faso: Hervé Koffi doubtful for clash with Argentina

The Stallons goalkeeper could miss the friendly in Buenos Aires

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Burkina Faso: Hervé Koffi doubtful for clash with Argentina

There is growing concern in the Stallons camp. Hervé Koffi has been injured and is doubtful for the friendly against Argentina scheduled for October 3 at the Estadio Más Monumental in Buenos Aires.

Amir Abdou keeps the uncertainty alive

“As for Hervé, we’ll see where things stand and whether he is fit or not. We’ll assess the situation with the medical staff before we leave,” said Amir Abdou after Wednesday’s training session. His comments offer little reassurance just days before a prestigious fixture.

Étalons / Touché, Hervé Koffi est incertain pour le match face à l’Argentine.

« Concernant Hervé, on va voir où ça en est, s’il est apte ou pas. On fera le point avec le staff médical avant de partir », a déclaré Amir Abdou après l’entraînement de mercredi.#FasoSports pic.twitter.com/TwvNKRZ0xT
— FasoSports (@fasosports18) October 1, 2026

A knock suffered against Benin

The 29-year-old goalkeeper was hurt early in the match against Benin (1-1) at the Stade du 4-Août. He battled through the pain to finish the game and retain his place in the 1-0 victory over the Central African Republic, which counted for the second round of qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

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For this important friendly against Argentina, his absence would leave a major void. Having made a solid start to the season with 7 appearances and 6 clean sheets for Union Saint-Gilloise, Hervé Koffi would not be easy for Kilian Nikiema or Sofiane Farid Ouédraogo to replace.