Aziz Ki, Nouma Dropped as Burkina Faso Names Squad
Burkina Faso omits Aziz Ki and Nouma from its World Cup 2026 squad. Full team details for matches against Djibouti and Guinea Bissau.
Aziz Ki, Nouma Omitted as Burkina Faso Names Squad for World Cup Qualifiers
March 10, 2025
Burkina Faso has officially announced its squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, with star midfielder Stephane Aziz Ki and left-back Valentino Nouma left out of the roster. Head coach Brama Traore unveiled the team on Monday, revealing the list of players set to compete in two crucial Group A fixtures.
The Stallions will first play Djibouti at home on March 16, 2025, before traveling for a pivotal away match against Guinea Bissau on March 23.
Key Omissions and Squad Overview
Aziz Ki, a 29-year-old playmaker for Tanzanian club Yanga SC, had been part of the squad during the earlier qualifying matches, featuring in three games and providing an assist. However, he has not been selected this time, along with Simba SC’s left-back Valentino Nouma.
Burkina Faso currently sits third in Group A with five points from four matches, trailing Guinea Bissau (6 points) and Egypt (10 points).
Full Burkina Faso Squad for the March Qualifiers
Goalkeepers:
- Kylian Nikiema
- Hervé Koffi
- Farid Ouédraogo
Defenders:
- Issa Kabore
- Steeve Yago
- Edmond Tapsoba
- Nasser Djiga
- Issoufou Dayo
- Adamo Nagalo
- Kouassi Guy Arsène
- Mohamed Yabre
Midfielders:
- Memel Dao
- Cedric Badolo
- Mohamed Zoungrana
- Blati Toure
- Josue Tiendrebeogo
- Saidou Simpore
- Dramane Salou
- Ishmaila Ouédraogo
Forwards:
- Franck Lassina Traore
- Dango Ouattara
- Bertrand Traore
- Hassane Bande
- Mohamed Konate
- Cyriaque Iri
As the Stallions aim to strengthen their position in Group A, these matches will be critical for their qualification hopes.
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