Official: Kiki Kouyaté announces his international retirement with Mali! | OneFootball

Boubakar Kouyaté ends his journey with Mali!

Kiki Kouyaté / @x.com/nationfootmali/status/

In a surprise announcement, Malian defender Boubakar "Kiki" Kouyaté has officially declared his international retirement from the Mali national team at just 28 years old.Kouyaté explained his decision in a comment posted on the "Les Aigles du Mali" page on social network (X), stating:

Boubakar Kouyaté began his international career with Mali on March 26, 2019, earning 36 caps. He stood out for his solidity and commitment in defense.After joining Montpellier from FC Metz in the winter of 2023, he became a key player for his club, despite recurring injuries in recent seasons that affected his performance and spot in the squad.It is also important to note that Kouyaté voiced his discontent about certain posts concerning him on the Eagles’ social media, which led him to ask for his decision to be respected and for his name not to be mentioned anymore.