Burkina Faso mourns passing of sports leader Amado Traoré

Traoré was a well-known figure in national football, dedicating decades to the development of the sport in Burkina Faso. His commitment was evident through his leadership of clubs and his advocacy for improved governance in Burkinabe football. As President of the Board of Directors of Majestic Sporting Club Majestic SC, he aimed to establish the club as a national football benchmark.

Prior to this, he was involved in training young footballers through the Foot Plus Academy AFP and had a significant impact at Rail Club du Kadiogo RCK. In March 2020, Amado Traoré announced his candidacy for the presidency of the Burkinabe Football Federation FBF, proposing a project focused on governance reform, capacity building for stakeholders, professionalization of structures, and promotion of Burkinabe football. He was known for his deep understanding of the football environment and advocated for a federation driven by a clear vision, efficient organization, and continuous dialogue with all football stakeholders.

His passing represents a significant loss for Burkinabe football, which loses a passionate and committed leader who believed that sports development hinged on responsible governance and better recognition of national talent.