Football - Burkina Faso: Amir Abdou's first outing in sight
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All original articles24 hours before his first match on the bench of the Étalons du Burkina Faso, Amir Abdou was finally able to have a full group. The 25 players invited participated, on Wednesday at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou, in the third preparation session under the watchful eyes of the president of the Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF), Colonel Oumarou Sawadogo.
Named at the beginning of March 2026, the 53-year-old Franco-Comorian technician begins a new cycle with the Stallions after the elimination of Burkina Faso in the last round of 16 during the last AFCON. Succeeding to Brama Traoré, Amir Abdou arrives with the ambition of rebuilding a competitive team, capable of aiming for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, the 2030 World Cup and to restore Burkina Faso’s reputation on the continent.
For this FIFA window in March, the new coach has called a group of 25 players. Wednesday, the workforce was finally at full strength, allowing the staff to work calmly. The session of the day alternated warm-up and tactical work, with particular attention paid to the collective organization and the principles of play that Abdou wishes to implement.
"I’m not here to please people. I am here to work and no one can influence my choices, neither the president of the Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) nor the person in charge of Com. I do not summon a player because their agent called me. The national team deserves itself"
declares the coach during the presentation of his list, clearly signifying his desire to establish healthy competition and build a cohesive group around performance.
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This Saturday, March 28 at 18:00 GMT, at the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou, Amir Abdou will make his official debut on the bench of the Stallions against Guinea-Bissau. A friendly meeting that launches a double confrontation, return match scheduled for March 31. The ideal opportunity for the new coach to test his ideas, evaluate his team and send a strong message before the upcoming deadlines.
With a new cycle opening up, the objectives remain high for Burkina Faso: to regain its place among the top nations of Africa and aim for major international competitions. Amir Abdou is now on the coal line. The first response will be given on the ground against Guinea-Bissau.