2012–13 Burundi Ligue A
Football league season
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The 2012–13 Burundi Ligue A season, also known as the Primus Ligue for sponsorship reasons, was the 50th edition of the top flight football competition in Burundi. The season began on 17 November 2012 and was ended on 7 September 2013.[1] Flambeau de l'Est claimed the title, marking the first time in Burundi football history that a club from the interior of the country has won the championship.[2][3]
| Season | 2012–13 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 17 November 2012 – 7 September 2013 |
| Champions | Flambeau de l'Est |
| Champions League | Flambeau de l'Est |
| Confederation Cup | Académie Tchité |
| Matches | 132 |
| Goals | 330 (2.5 per match) |
← 2011–12 2013–14 → | |
Teams
A total of twelve clubs participate in this season. Ten teams from previous season and two new promoted sides.
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Promoted from Ligue B |
Relegated from Ligue A
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Stadiums and locations
Locations of teams in the 2014–15 Ligue A.
| Team | Location | Stadium | Stadium capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Académie Tchité | Bujumbura | Stade du Prince Louis Rwagasore | 22,000 |
| Athlético Olympic | Bujumbura | Stade du Prince Louis Rwagasore | 22,000 |
| Espoir de Mutimbuzi | Gatumba | Stade Municipal de Gatumba | 2,000 |
| Flambeau de l'Est | Ruyigi | Stade de Ruyigi | 2,000 |
| Flamengo de Ngagara | Bujumbura | Stade du Prince Louis Rwagasore | 22,000 |
| Inter Star | Bujumbura | Stade du Prince Louis Rwagasore | 22,000 |
| LLB Académic | Bujumbura | Stade du Prince Louis Rwagasore | 22,000 |
| Le Messager Ngozi | Rumonge | Stade Onmisports Ivyizigiro | 5,418 |
| Muzinga | Bujumbura | Stade du Prince Louis Rwagasore | 22,000 |
| Prince Louis | Bujumbura | Stade du Prince Louis Rwagasore | 22,000 |
| Royal Muramvya | Muramvya | Stade Municipal de Muramvya | 2,000 |
| Vital'O | Bujumbura | Stade du Prince Louis Rwagasore | 22,000 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flambeau de l'Est (C) | 22 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 31 | 8 | +23 | 47 | Qualification for the CAF Champions League |
| 2 | Athlético Olympic | 22 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 41 | 19 | +22 | 43 | |
| 3 | LLB Académic | 22 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 36 | 18 | +18 | 43 | |
| 4 | Vital'O | 22 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 46 | 22 | +24 | 42 | |
| 5 | Le Messager Ngozi | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 31 | |
| 6 | Muzinga | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 29 | +1 | 30 | |
| 7 | Inter Star | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 28 | +1 | 30 | |
| 8 | Royal de Muramvya | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 22 | 23 | −1 | 29 | |
| 9 | Académie Tchité | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 30 | −11 | 27 | Qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup[a] |
| 10 | Prince Louis | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 20 | 40 | −20 | 22 | |
| 11 | Flamengo de Ngagara | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 24 | 41 | −17 | 17 | Spared from relegation |
| 12 | Espoir de Mutimbuzi | 22 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 47 | −41 | 6 |
Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
(C) Champions
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd goal difference; 3rd goals scored.
(C) Champions
Notes:
- Académie Tchité qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup as the winner of the 2013 Coupe de la Confédération.