#7 HERVÉ KOFFI - Derrière l'ascension du Black Cat | Parcours, Burkina Faso, Résilience, Ascension

In this episode of 8 Clos TV, we welcome Hervé Koffi for an authentic conversation about his exceptional journey. From his beginnings in Bobo-Dioulasso to the highest levels of European football, the Burkina Faso international goalkeeper looks back on the defining moments of his career. He tells us about his training, the sacrifices he made to reach the top level, his arrival in France and signing with Lille, as well as the competition with Mike Maignan, the various loan spells that shaped his experience, and the moments of resilience he had to overcome to progress. 🗣️ His first Africa Cup of Nations with Burkina Faso 🇧🇫 and his missed penalty in the semi-final, ASEC Mimosas, his exclusion from the starting lineup at Lens, his nomination among the best goalkeepers in Ligue 1 with Angers SCO... Hervé Koffi opens up like never before. A sincere and inspiring conversation not to be missed for all football fans. TIMELINE 00:00: Intro 00:00:37: Introduction 0:01:33: His nickname "The Black Cat" 🐈 0:02:52: Childhood in Bobo-Dioulasso and family background 0:05:24: Beginnings in football 0:06:57: Discovering the goalkeeper position 0:12:46: Entrance trial at Rahimo FC 0:15:54: Joining the academy and training 0:17:54: Professional debut 0:19:44: 2015 African Games in Brazzaville 0:23:08: Interest from clubs and trial at ASEC Mimosas 0:27:46: Choosing between Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast 0:29:13: Discovering ASEC Mimosas and the Championship 0:30:58: First selection with Burkina Faso 0:32:55: First AFCON in 2017 0:38:05: Missed penalty in the semi-final 0:39:51: After AFCON: Offers and change of status 0:42:08: Signing and adaptation at Lille 0:45:49: Competition with Mike Maignan 0:48:13: Loan to Portugal 0:52:54: Loan to Mouscron 0:53:46: Forced departure from Lille 0:56:38: Arrival and seasons at Charleroi 0:57:50: Departure for Lens and competition with Brice Samba 0:59:54: Launch with Lens and exclusion 1:13:20: Choice to leave on loan to Angers & Season 1:18:34: Goalkeeper Underrated? 1:22:09: UNFP Trophy 1:24:58: Does a passport matter? 1:27:40: Goals & ambitions 1:31:58: Advice for young footballers 1:35:07: Q&A 1:37:33: Do you have to be crazy to be a goalkeeper? 1:38:46: End & Outro 🎧 This episode is also available as a podcast on Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music: https://Ink.bio/8clostv Let us know what you think in the comments. • Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @8clos_tv TikTok: @8clostv4 (/8clostv4) Thanks to: @203films_ (  / 203films_  ) #hervekoffi #koffi #interview #football #scoangers #rclens #ligue1 #burkinafaso