Football in Burundi
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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] Approximately a quarter of the people in Burundi are considered association football fans.[6]
| Football in Burundi | |
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| Country | Burundi |
| Governing body | Football Federation of Burundi |
| National team | national football team |
| Club competitions | |
| International competitions | |
Champions League CAF Confederation Cup Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup(National Team) African Cup of Nations(National Team) | |
History
The football club 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 Guinea to play the host in the second leg of the playoffs to qualify for the African Nations Cup.[citation needed] 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.[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]
In 2019, Burundi qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in its history after finishing third in Group C of the qualifiers.
League system
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Level |
League(s)/Division(s) | |||||||||||
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1 |
Primus Ligue | |||||||||||
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2 |
Ligue B : Bujumbura |
Ligue B : Intérieur | ||||||||||
Women's football
Women's football in Burundi is growing in the country.[7]
Football stadiums in Burundi
| # | Stadium | Capacity | City | Tenants | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peace Park Stadium | 35,000 | Makamba | Aigle Noir Makamba FC | |
| 2 | Intwari Stadium | 10,000 | Bujumbura | AS Inter Star, Bujumbura City FC, Rukinzo FC, Vital'O FC | |
| 3 | Stade Ingoma | 10,000 | Gitega | Flambeau du Centre, Musongati FC |
Attendances
The average attendance per top-flight football league season and the club with the highest average attendance:
| Season | League average | Best club | Best club average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 1,814 | Musongati FC | 4,984 |
Source: League page on Wikipedia
