Brama Traoré appointed new Burkina Faso national team head coach

The Burkina Faso Football Federation officially announced former Burkinabe international, Brama Traoré as the new coach of the first national team.

Traoré will succeed Frenchman Hubert Velud, whose contract was not renewed, following their TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Cote d’Ivoire 2023 Round of 16 exit to Mali.

The 50-year-old was previously a member of the Burkina Faso national team's technical staff, where he worked as an assistant to former coach, Paul Put between 2012 and 2015.

Traore also coached the Burkinabe U-20 and U-23 national teams.

President of the Burkinabe Football Federation, Lazar Bansi, said:  “After several experiences, we thought it was time to give confidence to a local coach.”

Traoré’s first assignment will be in the next few months, most notably the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where the Stallions travel to face Egypt in June.