Football in Burundi
Football in Burundi | |
---|---|
Country | Burundi |
Governing body | Football Federation of Burundi |
National team(s) | national football team |
Club competitions | |
Burundi Premier League | |
International competitions | |
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
Vital'O reached the final of the most prestigious African competition; Inter FC and reached the semifinals.[citation needed
]
Just two nights before the war broke out in Burundi, the national team was in
World Youth Championship in Qatar.[citation needed
]
In the Homeless World Cup, Burundi won the 2006 INSP Trophy, defeating Argentina in the final.[citation needed]
Saido Berahino is the most famous Burundian footballer.[citation needed]
League system
Level |
League(s)/Division(s) | |||||||||||
1 |
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2 |
Ligue B : Bujumbura |
Ligue B : Intérieur |
Women's football
Women's football in Burundi is growing in the country.[6]
Football stadiums in Burundi
# | Stadium | Capacity | City | Tenants | Image |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Intwari Stadium | 10,000 | Bujumbura | ||
2 | Stade Ingoma | 10,000 | Gitega |
References
- ^ "Burundi, the Swallows in War, take flight". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Japan Football Association helps Burundi development". Goal.com. 2013-08-17. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
- ^ Muga, Emmanuel (2004-08-09). "BBC SPORT | Football | African | Burundi's footballing exodus". BBC News. Retrieved 2013-12-02.
- ^ "Football and Peace Building in Post-Conflict Society: The Role of Diaspora Footballers in Burundi". Researchgate.net. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ Mvutsebanka, Célestin (September 28, 2020). "Football in Burundi is a tool for reconciliation and political legitimacy". Africa at LSE.
- ^ "Women's football in Burundi offers hope to a shattered nation | Jessica Hatcher". The Guardian. March 23, 2016.