Burkina Faso: Forfeits for the next two matches, Hervé Koffi and Nasser Djiga replaced

Author: Bassalia OuattaraPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso: Forfeits for the next two matches, Hervé Koffi and Nasser Djiga replaced

The Burkina Faso national team announced that players Hervé Koffi and Nasser Djiga will not participate in the next two matches. They will be replaced by other players for these crucial encounters. This decision comes as part of the preparations for upcoming competitions.

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