ExclusiveExclusive: Burkina Faso, Georgi Minougou's heartfelt choiceBorn in Ivory Coast to a Burkinabe father and an Ivorian mother, Georgi Minougou will play his first Africa Cup of Nations in Morocc...
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Exclusive: Burkina Faso, Georgi Minougou's heartfelt choice
Born in Ivory Coast to a Burkinabe father and an Ivorian mother, Georgi Minougou will play his first Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with Burkina Faso. The Seattle Sounders winger opened up to Foot Africa about his decision regarding his sporting nationality.
Georgi Minougou is one of the biggest attractions of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off on December 21 in Morocco. In fact, it could be the first time in the tournament's history that a player takes to the pitch with only one functioning eye.
Beyond this moving story tied to the loss of vision in his left eye, Georgi Minougou has also faced tough choices in his young professional football career. Born in Ivory Coast to a Burkinabe father and an Ivorian mother, the winger currently playing in Major League Soccer (MLS) was eligible to represent either country.
A Burkina Faso international since September 2025, Foot Africa asked the 23-year-old why he chose to join the Stallions over the Elephants.
"I am very happy and proud to play for Burkina Faso," he responded emotionally.
Georgi Minougou celebrated his first cap with Burkina Faso in September 2025 against Djibouti. In 6 appearances, he has scored 2 goals (a brace against Benin in November).
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