Kamou Malo Explained

Kamou Malo
Birth Place:Upper Volta
Position:Midfielder
Years1:1981–1986
Clubs1:US Ouagadougou
Years2:1986–1992
Clubs2:Étoile Filante
Managerclubs1:Majestic
Manageryears2:2010–2013
Managerclubs2:RC Kadiogo
Manageryears3:2013–2015
Managerclubs3:AS SONABEL
Manageryears4:2015–2018
Managerclubs4:RC Kadiogo
Manageryears5:2018–2019
Managerclubs5:USFA
Manageryears6:2019–2022
Managerclubs6:Burkina Faso

Kamou Malo (born 1963) is a Burkinabé former footballer who is currently manager of Burkina Faso.

Biography

Kamou Malo is a police officer by profession. While working in Ouagadougou Malo, he rose to the rank of police captain and at the same time coached the police football team. He got the opportunity to go to Germany to start training as a coach and give up his career as an official.[1]

Playing career

During his playing career, Malo played for Ouagadougou-based clubs US Ouagadougou and Étoile Filante.[2]

Managerial career

In 2010, after managing Majestic, Malo was appointed manager of RC Kadiogo. After a three-year period, Malo joined AS SONABEL. In 2015, Malo returned to Kadiogo. During his second spell at the club, Malo helped Kadiogo to win two Burkinabé Premier League's, in 2016 and 2017. In 2018, Malo joined USFA, finishing second in the league.

In July 2019, Malo was appointed manager of Burkina Faso.[3] In the role of head coach of Burkina Faso he take the fourth place in 2021 Africa Cup of Nations but the Burkina Faso Football Federation decided not to renew the contract which expired in February 2022.[4]

Personal life

Malo's son, Patrick, is a current Burkina Faso international.[3]

Honours

RC Kadiogo

2015–16, 2016–17

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-02-01. Kamou Malo, the Burkina Faso police coach. 2022-02-13. Chicago Today. es.
  2. Web site: Kamou Malo. 30 April 2020. footballdatabase.eu.
  3. Web site: Burkina Faso appoint Kamou Malo as new head coach. Ghana Soccernet. 22 July 2019. 30 April 2020.
  4. Web site: Philémon. 2022-02-12. AFCON 2021: Kamou Malo dismissed by Burkina Faso. 2022-02-13. Sport News Africa. en-US.