Ouedraogo Cheick joins Stade d'Abidjan in the Ivorian Ligue 1

Stade d'Abidjan continues to strengthen its squad during the winter transfer window. The Ivorian first division club announced a second signing after the arrival of Malian striker Traoré Boubacar on Thursday 22 January. The reigning champions of Ivory Coast have secured the services of a Burkinabe defender who is already familiar with the Ivorian league.

Ouedraogo Cheick has officially joined the Yéyés squad for a season and a half, the club announced. ‘Stade d'Abidjan has officially announced the arrival of Burkinabe central defender Ouedraogo Cheick to its squad. Coming from Bouaké FC (1st division), the player has signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Stade d'Abidjan. The club welcomes him.’

Currently seventh in the league table, nine points behind leaders ASEC Mimosas (30 points) after 15 games, Stade d'Abidjan is aiming for the top of the table when the Ivorian Ligue 1 resumes.