Football in Burundi explained

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Football in Burundi
Union:Football Federation of Burundi
Country:Burundi
Sport:association football
Nationalteam:national football team
Club List:Burundi Premier League
Intl List:Champions League
CAF Confederation Cup
Super Cup
FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA World Cup(National Team)
African Cup of Nations(National Team)

Football in Burundi has been affected by the civil war that broke out in Burundi.[1] Before that, Burundi football had been doing well.[2] [3] Football is the most popular sport in Burundi.[4] [5]

History

The football club Vital'O reached the final of the most prestigious African competition; Inter FC and reached the semifinals.

Just two nights before the war broke out in Burundi, the national team was in Guinea to play the host in the second leg of the playoffs to qualify for the African Nations Cup. The Burundian youth team reached the semi-final of the African Nations Youth Cup as well as qualifying in the World Youth Championship in Qatar.

In the Homeless World Cup, Burundi won the 2006 INSP Trophy, defeating Argentina in the final.

Saido Berahino is the most famous Burundian footballer.

League system

LevelLeague(s)/Division(s)
1Primus Ligue
14 clubs
2Ligue B : Bujumbura
7 clubs
Ligue B : Intérieur
11 clubs divided in 2 series, one of 6 clubs and one of 5 clubs

Women's football

Women's football in Burundi is growing in the country.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Burundi, the Swallows in War, take flight. ESPN.com.
  2. Web site: Japan Football Association helps Burundi development . Goal.com . 2013-08-17 . 2013-12-02.
  3. Web site: Muga . Emmanuel . BBC SPORT | Football | African | Burundi's footballing exodus . BBC News . 2004-08-09 . 2013-12-02.
  4. Web site: Football and Peace Building in Post-Conflict Society: The Role of Diaspora Footballers in Burundi. Researchgate.net. 26 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Football in Burundi is a tool for reconciliation and political legitimacy. Célestin. Mvutsebanka. September 28, 2020. Africa at LSE.
  6. News: Women's football in Burundi offers hope to a shattered nation | Jessica Hatcher. March 23, 2016. The Guardian.