Official: Amir Abdou signs two-year deal as head coach of the Stallions

The new coach officially took charge on March 5.

Africa 05 March 2026 at 07:20

Official: Amir Abdou signs two-year deal as head coach of the Stallions

Officiel : Amir Abdou signe pour deux ans à la tête des Étalons du Burkina Faso

A new era begins for the Burkina Faso national team. The newly appointed coach, Amir Abdou, has officially assumed his role. The contract signing and formal presentation took place on March 5 in Ouagadougou.

Amir Abdou inked a contract for two years, committing to lead the Stallions from March 1, 2026, until February 28, 2028. The French-Comorian coach succeeds Brama Traoré, who was commended for his previous work with the team.

The new head coach of the Stallions has been officially introduced to the media.
Amir Abdou, the new manager of the Burkina Faso national team, was presented by the Burkina Faso Football Federation on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Ouagadougou.https://t.co/c5Ec4WTAo4 pic.twitter.com/sbI9VIKk3m
— Burkina 24 (@burkina24) March 5, 2026

The first words from the former Comoros and Mauritania coach were filled with excitement and ambition. “I'm happy to meet you. I know Burkina Faso is a country passionate about football, and I am truly delighted to be here. I hope we can achieve great things together with the Stallions, a team that deserves significant recognition in African football,” he said.

The new coach will have to quickly prepare for the upcoming FIFA international break in March. The Stallions’ opponents for this window have yet to be announced.

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