Burkina Faso Coaching Search: Final Shortlist Revealed
Following the departure of Paul Put after a disappointing 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign, the Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) has narrowed its search for a new head coach to three finalists out of 38 applicants, according to RTB.bf.
📝 The Shortlisted Candidates:
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Stephen Keshi 🇳🇬
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2013 AFCON winner with Nigeria
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Led the Super Eagles to the 2014 World Cup Round of 16
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Highly experienced and respected across the continent
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Milovan Rajevac 🇷🇸
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Took Ghana to the quarterfinals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
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Known for his tactical discipline and ability to get the best out of African squads
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Gernot Rohr 🇫🇷🇩🇪
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Former head coach of Niger
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Extensive experience in African football (also managed Gabon and later Nigeria)
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Strong technical and developmental profile
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🔍 Selection Criteria:
The FBF based their decision on:
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Professional qualifications
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Coaching experience
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Track record with national teams or clubs
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Performance in major tournaments
🗓️ What’s Next?
The identity of the new Stallions head coach is expected to be officially announced within three weeks, giving the new manager enough time to prepare for upcoming qualifiers and to rebuild a squad aiming to return to continental prominence.
Burkina Faso, finalists in AFCON 2013, will be hoping this new appointment marks the beginning of a resurgence on the African football scene.
