Burundi national football team

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Burundi
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Nickname(s) Intamba
Les Hirondelles
The Chayfs
(The Swallows)
Association Football Federation of Burundi
Confederation CAF (Africa)
Sub-confederation CECAFA
(East & Central Africa)
Head coach Etienne Ndayiragije
Captain Saido Berahino
Most caps Karim Nizigiyimana (64)
Top scorer Fiston Abdul Razak (19)
Home stadium Intwari Stadium
FIFA code BDI
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FIFA ranking
Current 140 Steady2.svg (4 April 2024) [1]
Highest96 (August 1993)
Lowest160 (July 1998)
First international
Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda 7–0 Burundi  Flag of Burundi (1962-1966).svg
(Kampala, Uganda; 9 October 1964) [2]
Biggest win
Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 7–0 Djibouti  Flag of Djibouti.svg
(Bujumbura, Burundi; 11 March 2017)
Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi 8–1 Seychelles  Flag of Seychelles.svg
(Moroni, Comoros; 4 September 2021)
Biggest defeat
Flag of the People's Republic of the Congo.svg  Congo 8–0 Burundi  Flag of Burundi (1967-1982).svg
(Cameroon; 24 December 1977) [2]
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances1 (first in 2019 )
Best resultGroup stage (2019)

The Burundi national football team, nicknamed The Swallows (French : Les Hirondelles; Kirundi : Intamba m'Urugamba), represents Burundi in international football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Burundi. The team has never qualified for the World Cup. Burundi previously did come very close to qualifying for the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations, losing only on penalties to Guinea in a playoff. However, in 2019, it qualified for the first time, and took part in the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Group B, but lost all its matches and left from the group stage without scoring a single goal.

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History

Difficult beginnings (1974–1992)

The Burundi football team was created in 1971 by the Football Federation of Burundi. The Swallows' first match was in a 1976 African Cup of Nations qualification match against Somalia, which ended in a 2–0 victory. Following a 1–0 loss in the second leg, Burundi qualified to meet Egypt in the next round where they lost 5–0 on aggregate and were eliminated. It would be seventeen years before Burundi played another AFCON qualifying match. In their first twenty years, Burundi played in twenty fixtures and managed 6 wins, 2 draws and 12 defeats.

Narrowly missing qualification (1992–1998)

In 1992, Burundi entered the qualification rounds for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, but were eliminated in the first round following one win (1–0 against Ghana), one draw (0–0 against Algeria) and two losses in the reverse fixtures to finish bottom of the group. Burundi then finished joint top in their 1994 African Cup of Nations qualification group however they lost their play-off match against Guinea on penalties. Due to the Burundian Civil War, Burundi withdrew from the 1996 and 1998 AFCON qualifiers and, despite beating Sierra Leone 2–0 on aggregate and qualifying for the final round of the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, they withdrew again.

African Cup of Nations qualifiers (2000–2015)

Following successive withdrawals from the AFCON qualifiers, Burundi returned for the 2000 competition, beating Tanzania in the preliminary rounds before finishing third in their group behind Burkina Faso and Senegal. In the 2002 qualifiers, Burundi again advanced to the group stages of qualification by beating Djibouti (4–1), but finished last in their group with only two points. In 2004, Burundi performed even worse, collecting no points and finishing last behind South Africa and Ivory Coast. In 2008 Burundi finished five points behind leaders Egypt and didn't make it through to the next round. In 2012 Burundi were even further adrift, finishing thirteen points behind group winners Ivory Coast. For the 2013 qualifiers, Burundi failed to advance due to away goals against Zimbabwe (2–2), and in 2015 they lost to Botswana (1–0) .

FIFA World Cup qualifiers (2002–2014)

Burundi did not participate in the 2002 qualification process but re-entered in 2006, only to get knocked out by Gabon in the first round (4–1). In 2010, Burundi managed two victories, both against Seychelles but failed to go through behind Burkina Faso and Tunisia. The 2006 and 2010 qualifiers doubled as qualification for the FIFA World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. The following qualification cycle, Burundi were eliminated by Lesotho in the first round (3–2).

First CAN qualification (2017–present)

After falling in the second qualifying round for the 2018 FIFA World Cup against DR Congo, Burundi focused on convincing Gaël Bigirimana and Saido Berahino to come and play for the selection, both playing in Europe (for Hibernian and Stoke City respectively). Both players agreed and Berahino scored on his debut to earn the team a 1–1 draw against Gabon. In March 2019, in the final group game, Burundi played a decisive match against Gabon needing only one point to qualify. The match ended in a draw (1–1), with a goal from Cédric Amissi earning Burundi their first opportunity to play in the Africa Cup of Nations. Burundi lost all three of their matches at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, failing to register a single goal.

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Colours

Traditionally, the Burundi team wears the three colours of its flag: red, green and white.

Sponsors

During these beginnings, Burundi is equipped by Erreà, an Italian sports brand. In 2012, he signed a contract with Adidas for a period of 10 years. Despite this long-term contract with Adidas, Burundi is committed in 2018 with Nike. She even signs a contract with Lumitel (a phone brand).

Stadium

The Burundi team have played most of their matches in Bujumbura at the Intwari Stadium. The second match in its history, Burundi is playing its first home match against Somalia (3–0 victory). The Prince Louis Rwagasore stadium is home to Vital'O FC and Prince Louis FC, as well as the national team. The stadium has been renovated several times, notably in March 2018, due to a flooded pitch.

Supporters

During the matches at the Prince Louis Rwagasore stadium, the Burundian supporters are often outnumbered, in particular because of the rather low capacity of the stadium (10,000 seats) for around 13,000 spectators. Just like the players, the supporters dress in red, green and white and bring the flag of the country. During the match in March 2019 against Gabon, the authorities have made additional seats available because of the lack of space in the stands.

Results and fixtures

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

20 June 2023 AFCON qualification Burundi  Flag of Burundi.svg3–2Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
16:00  UTC+2
Report
Stadium: National Stadium
Referee: Boubou Traoré (Mali)
12 September 2023 AFCON qualification Cameroon  Flag of Cameroon.svg3–0Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi Garoua, Cameroon
20:00  UTC+1
Report Stadium: Roumdé Adjia Stadium
Referee: Abongile Tom (South Africa)
16 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Burundi  Flag of Burundi.svg3–2Flag of The Gambia.svg  Gambia Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
16:00  UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Benjamin Mkapa (National Stadium)
Referee: Djindo Louis Houngnandande (Benin)
19 November 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification Burundi  Flag of Burundi.svg1–2Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
16:00  UTC+3 Report Stadium: Benjamin Mkapa (National Stadium)
Referee: Issa Sy (Senegal)

2024

9 January Friendly Burundi  Flag of Burundi.svg0–4Flag of Algeria.svg  Algeria Lomé, Togo
15:00  UTC±0 Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Aklesso Gnama (Togo)
22 March Friendly Madagascar  Flag of Madagascar.svg1–0Flag of Burundi.svg  Burundi Antananarivo, Madagascar
13:00  UTC+3 Stadium: Mahamasina Municipal Stadium
25 March Friendly Burundi  Flag of Burundi.svg0–0Flag of Botswana.svg  Botswana Antananarivo, Madagascar
Stadium: Mahamasina Municipal Stadium

Coaches

Players

Current squad

The following 23 players were called up for the friendly match against Algeria on 9 January 2024. [3]

Caps and goals are correct as of 19 November 2023, after the match against Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon .

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
1 GK Jonathan Nahimana (1999-12-12) 12 December 1999 (age 24)330 Flag of Tanzania.svg Namungo
1 GK Justin Ndikumana (1993-03-01) 1 March 1993 (age 31)40 Flag of Tanzania.svg Coastal Union

2 DF Derrick Mukombozi (1999-04-26) 26 April 1999 (age 25)50 Flag of Zambia.svg Nkana
2 DF Eric Ndizeye (1999-08-22) 22 August 1999 (age 24)20 Flag of Rwanda.svg Kiyovu Sports
2 DF Keita Bukuru (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Burundi.svg Aigle Noir Makamba
2 DF Samuel Ndizeye 00 Flag of Rwanda.svg Police
2 DF Aime Vaillance Nihorimbere (2000-01-11) 11 January 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Norway.svg FK Gjøvik-Lyn

3 MF Gaël Bigirimana (1993-10-22) 22 October 1993 (age 30)220 Flag of Tanzania.svg Young Africans
3 MF Yannick Nkurunziza (2002-06-20) 20 June 2002 (age 21)220 Flag of North Macedonia.svg KF Gostivari
3 MF Abedi Bigirimana (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 22)114 Flag of Rwanda.svg Kiyovu Sports
3 MF Elvis Kamsoba (1996-06-27) 27 June 1996 (age 27)60 Flag of Indonesia.svg PSS Sleman
3 MF Richard Kirongozi Bazombwa (2000-06-13) 13 June 2000 (age 23)50 Flag of Burundi.svg Bumamuru
3 MF Aaron Musore (1999-12-28) 28 December 1999 (age 24)50 Flag of Zambia.svg Green Eagles
3 MF Irakoze Donasiyano (1998-02-03) 3 February 1998 (age 26)10 Flag of the United States.svg Oakland Roots
3 MF Emmanuel Mvuyekure (1993-06-10) 10 June 1993 (age 30)10 Flag of Tanzania.svg KMC
3 MF Abdoul Karim Mpawenimana (2002-10-22) 22 October 2002 (age 21)00 Flag of Burundi.svg Rukinzo
3 MF Elie Mukono 00
3 MF Abdourahmani Rukundo (1999-05-07) 7 May 1999 (age 25)00 Flag of Rwanda.svg Amagaju

4 FW Abdul Razak Fiston (1991-09-05) 5 September 1991 (age 32)5219 Flag of Kenya.svg Sofapaka
4 FW Bienvenue Kanakimana (1999-12-28) 28 December 1999 (age 24)100 Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Jablonec
4 FW Pacifique Niyongabire (2000-03-15) 15 March 2000 (age 24)51 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Valour FC
4 FW Abdallah Sudi (2000-01-05) 5 January 2000 (age 24)51 Flag of Malaysia.svg Kuching City
4 FW Jean-Claude Girumugisha (2004-09-18) 18 September 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Burundi.svg Magara Young Boys
4 FW Alfred Nkurunziza (2004-01-01) 1 January 2004 (age 20)00 Flag of Burundi.svg Bumamuru

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up for Burundi in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Onésime Rukundo (1999-04-09) 9 April 1999 (age 25)140 Flag of Burundi.svg Le Messager Ngozi v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
GK Fabien Mutombora (1997-04-07) 7 April 1997 (age 27)60 Flag of Uganda.svg Vipers v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
GK Aladin Bizimana (2000-04-01) 1 April 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg KVK Tienen v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
GK Dieudonné Ntibahezwa (1998-02-02) 2 February 1998 (age 26)00 Flag of Burundi.svg Flambeau du Centre v. Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia ; 25 March 2023 PRE

DF Christophe Nduwarugira (1994-06-22) 22 June 1994 (age 29)456 Flag of Portugal.svg Académico Viseu v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
DF Frédéric Nsabiyumva (1995-04-26) 26 April 1995 (age 29)431 Flag of Sweden.svg Västerås v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
DF Youssouf Ndayishimiye (1998-10-27) 27 October 1998 (age 25)211 Flag of France.svg Nice v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
DF Marco Weymans (1997-07-09) 9 July 1997 (age 26)100 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Beerschot v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
DF Rashid Léon Harerimana (1994-03-14) 14 March 1994 (age 30)360 Flag of Burundi.svg Kayanza United v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
DF David Nshimirimana (1993-02-01) 1 February 1993 (age 31)290 Flag of Kenya.svg Sofapaka v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
DF Ismail Nshimirimana (2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 24)80 Flag of Rwanda.svg Kiyovu Sports v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
DF Collins Muhindo Mashauri (2001-05-05) 5 May 2001 (age 23)20 Flag of Burundi.svg Aigle Noir Makamba v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
DF Karim Nizigiyimana (1989-06-21) 21 June 1989 (age 34)640 Flag of Rwanda.svg Gasogi United v. Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia ; 28 March 2023

MF Shassiri Nahimana (1993-08-05) 5 August 1993 (age 30)412 Flag of Kenya.svg Bandari v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
MF Saidi Ntibazonkiza (1987-05-01) 1 May 1987 (age 37)3113 Flag of Tanzania.svg Simba v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
MF Jospin Nshimirimana (2001-12-12) 12 December 2001 (age 22)148 Flag of Turkey.svg Yeni Malatyaspor v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
MF Omar Mussa (2000-08-20) 20 August 2000 (age 23)30 Flag of England.svg Dagenham & Redbridge v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
MF Jordi Liongola (2000-05-17) 17 May 2000 (age 23)50 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg La Louvière v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
MF Trésor Mossi (2001-08-28) 28 August 2001 (age 22)40 Flag of Luxembourg.svg UN Käerjéng 97 v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
MF Stève Nzigamasabo (1990-12-10) 10 December 1990 (age 33)221 Flag of Tanzania.svg KMC v. Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia ; 28 March 2023

FW Hussein Shabani (1990-06-26) 26 June 1990 (age 33)272 Flag of Rwanda.svg AS Kigali v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
FW Mohamed Amissi (2000-08-03) 3 August 2000 (age 23)190 Flag of Egypt.svg Baladiyat El Mahalla v. Flag of Gabon.svg  Gabon ; 19 November 2023
FW Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana (1997-11-21) 21 November 1997 (age 26)205 Flag of South Africa.svg Kaizer Chiefs v. Flag of Cameroon.svg  Cameroon ; 12 September 2023
FW Saido Berahino (Captain) (1993-08-04) 4 August 1993 (age 30)182 Flag of Cyprus.svg AEL Limassol v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
FW Crispaldinho Chubaka (1996-12-10) 10 December 1996 (age 27)00 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg RCS Verlaine v. Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia ; 20 June 2023
FW Cédric Amissi (1990-03-20) 20 March 1990 (age 34)5610 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Al-Qadsiah v. Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia ; 25 March 2023 PRE

DEC Player refused to join the team after the call-up.
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Player has retired from international football.
WIT Withdrew from the squad SUS Suspended from the national team, red or yellow cards.

Player records

As of 19 November 2023 [4]
Players in bold are still active with Burundi.
Most appearances
RankPlayerCapsGoalsCareer
1 Karim Nizigiyimana 6402004–present
2 Cédric Amissi 56102009–present
3 Fiston Abdul Razak 52192009–present
4 Gaël Duhayindavyi 5022011–2019
5 Hassan Hakizimana 4612007–2014
Pierre Kwizera 4632009–2019
7 Christophe Nduwarugira 4562012–present
8 Frédéric Nsabiyumva 4312013–present
9 Shassiri Nahimana 4122013–present
10 Rashid Léon Harerimana 3602013–present
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerGoalsCapsRatioCareer
1 Fiston Abdul Razak 19520.372009–present
2 Saidi Ntibazonkiza 13310.422004–present
3 Selemani Ndikumana 12330.362003–2019
4 Cédric Amissi 10560.182009–present
5 Jospin Nshimirimana 8140.572020–present
Papa Claude Nahimana 8290.282007–2013
7 Amissi Tambwe 6250.242011–2020
Christophe Nduwarugira 6450.132012–present
9 Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana 5200.252017–present
Laudit Mavugo 5220.232011–2019

Competitive record

World Cup record

FIFA World Cup Qualification
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGAPldWD*LGFGA
1930 to 1962 Part of Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium Part of Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
1966 and 1970 Not a FIFA memberNot a FIFA member
1974 to 1990 Did not enterDeclined participation
Flag of the United States.svg 1994 Did not qualify411224
Flag of France (lighter variant).svg 1998 Withdrew during qualifying220020
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg Flag of Japan.svg 2002 WithdrewWithdrew
Flag of Germany.svg 2006 Did not qualify201114
Flag of South Africa.svg 2010 620459
Flag of Brazil.svg 2014 201123
Flag of Russia.svg 2018 420256
Flag of Qatar.svg 2022 202022
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Mexico.svg Flag of the United States.svg 2026 To be determined210144
Flag of Morocco.svg Flag of Portugal.svg Flag of Spain.svg 2030 To be determined
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg 2034
Total0/132485112332

Africa Cup of Nations record

Africa Cup of Nations record
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Sudan (1956-1970).svg 1957 to Flag of Ethiopia (1897-1936; 1941-1974).svg 1962 Part of Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium
Flag of Ghana.svg 1963 to Flag of Cameroon (1961-1975).svg 1972 Not affiliated to CAF
Flag of Egypt (1972-1984).svg 1974 did not enter
Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987).svg 1976 did not qualify
Flag of Ghana.svg 1978 did not enter
Flag of Nigeria.svg 1980 Withdrew
Flag of Libya (1977-2011).svg 1982 to Flag of Senegal.svg 1992 did not enter
Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg 1994 did not qualify
Flag of South Africa.svg 1996 did not enter
Flag of Burkina Faso.svg 1998 withdrew
Flag of Ghana.svg Flag of Nigeria.svg 2000 to Flag of Gabon.svg 2017 did not qualify
Flag of Egypt.svg 2019 Group stage22nd300304
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2021 did not qualify
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2023
Flag of Morocco.svg 2025 to be determined
Flag of Kenya.svg Flag of Tanzania.svg Flag of Uganda.svg 2027
TotalGroup stage1/34300304

African Nations Championship record

African Nations Championship
Appearances: 1
YearRoundPositionPldWD*LGFGA
Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg 2009 did not qualify
Flag of Sudan.svg 2011
Flag of South Africa.svg 2014 Group stage10th311144
Flag of Rwanda.svg 2016 did not qualify
Flag of Morocco.svg 2018
Flag of Cameroon.svg 2020
Flag of Algeria.svg 2022
TotalGroup stage1/7311144

CECAFA Cup

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