Hamari Traoré, the captain of the selection, is suspended by the Malian Football Federation (Femafoot).
On the sidelines of the match in South Africa against Madagascar (0-0) on June 11 in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the former Stade Rennais player did not hesitate to complain about the Femafoot leaders. He notably described a “new chaotic situation” by attacking the Malian authority.
”Our leaders must take responsibility, listen to us and understand the crucial issue of preparing for these matches, which are so important for our people.”he had proclaimed on social networks before the match against the Malagasy, while
the journey had been complicated to say the least…
A few days later, he was one of the players who threatened to boycott the next Eagles gathering if there was no change.
Hamari Traoré refuses to take the blame
“It comes to us with insistence that you make publications on social networks in relation to the internal life of the Mali national team despite our warning press release”deplored Femafoot on June 24, ordering him to report within 48 hours for “requests for explanations”.
As the informant TV Revival, Hamari Traoré did not wish to appear before his leaders because, according to him, the press release at the origin of his convocation was decided collectively and involves around forty international players. As a result, Fémafoot has decided to suspend the 32-year-old right-back until his appearance, as the body’s communications unit informed the same source. Tense…
