France, Jan. 15 -- Traore's charges finished the group stages in second place behind Algeria following victories over Sudan and Equatorial Guinea.

That spot advanced them to a last-16 game against the defending champions Cote d'Ivoire who swept past them 3-0 in Marrakesh on 6 January.

"The decision was taken after results well below what was expected of our national team at the continental tournament," said football federation boss Oumarou Sawadogo.

Traore, 63, took up the post in March 2024. Hereplaced Hubert Velud, who was sacked after a last-16 exit at the 2023 Cup of Nations in Cote d'Ivoire.

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