Burkina Faso sack coach Traore after AFCON 2025 exit
Burkina Faso have sacked head coach Brama Traore and his entire backroom staff following the team’s exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Burkina Faso Football Federation announced the decision on Wednesday, citing the need for a new direction after a disappointing last 16 elimination. Traore, 63, took charge of the Stallions in March 2024, replacing Frenchman Hubert Velud, who was also dismissed after a last 16 exit at the previous AFCON. Under his watch, Burkina Faso failed to reach the quarter finals, losing 3–0 to defending champions Ivory Coast in the knockout phase. In the wake of the defeat, Traore admitted that his tactics did not work and took responsibility for the poor performance. He also blamed the team’s struggles on the absence of several key players and said the squad lacked intensity and desire on the […]