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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.

Burundi
Nickname(s)Intamba
Les Hirondelles
The Chayfs
(The Swallows)
AssociationFootball Federation of Burundi
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationCECAFA
(East & Central Africa)
Head coachJimmy Ndayizeye
CaptainSaido Berahino
Most capsKarim Nizigiyimana (63)
Top scorerFiston Abdul Razak (19)
Home stadiumPrince Louis Rwagasore Stadium
FIFA codeBDI
First colours
Second colours
FIFA ranking
Current 141 (6 October 2022)[1]
Highest96 (August 1993)
Lowest160 (July 1998)
First international
 Uganda 7–0 Burundi 
(Kampala, Uganda; 9 October 1964)[2]
Biggest win
 Burundi 8–1 Seychelles 
(Moroni, Comoros; 4 September 2021)
 Burundi 7–0 Djibouti 
(Bujumbura, Burundi; 11 March 2017)
Biggest defeat
 Congo 8–0 Burundi 
(Cameroon; 24 December 1977)[2]
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances1 (first in 2019)
Best resultGroup stage (2019)

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.


Team image



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 Prince Louis Rwagasore 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.


2021


13 November Friendly Burundi  2–1  Myanmar Manavgat, Turkey
Report Stadium: Arslan Zeki Demirci Spor Kompleksi

2022


26 March Friendly Bahrain  1–0  Burundi Riffa, Bahrain
19:00 UTC+3:00
  • Kamil Al Aswad 76'
Report Stadium: Bahrain National Stadium
Attendance: 70
Referee: Ali Al Samaheeji (Bahrain)
29 March Friendly Liberia  1–2  Burundi Aksu, Turkey
11:00 UTC+3:00
  • Teah 46'
Report
Stadium: Mardan Sports Complex
4 June 2023 AFCON qualification Namibia  1–1  Burundi Johannesburg, South Africa
14:00 UTC+1 Report Stadium: Orlando Stadium
Referee: Thulani Sibandze (Eswatini)
9 June 2023 AFCON qualification Burundi  0–1  Cameroon Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
16:00 UTC+3 Report Toko Ekambi 30' Stadium: National Stadium
Referee: Souleiman Ahmed Djama (Djibouti)
September 2023 AFCON qualification Kenya  Cancelled  Burundi
Report
Note: FIFA banned Kenya due to governmental interference in their Football Association
September 2023 AFCON qualification Burundi  Cancelled  Kenya
Report
Note: FIFA banned Kenya due to governmental interference in their Football Association

2023


March 2023 AFCON qualification Burundi  v  Namibia
March 2023 AFCON qualification Cameroon  v  Burundi

Coaches



Players



Current squad


The following players were called up for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Namibia and Cameroon on 4 and 7 June 2022 respectively.

Caps and goals are correct as of 7 June 2022, after the match against Cameroon.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Jonathan Nahimana (1999-12-12) 12 December 1999 (age 22) 30 0 KMC
1GK Onésime Rukundo (1999-04-09) 9 April 1999 (age 23) 11 0 Le Messager
1GK Justin Ndikumana (1993-03-01) 1 March 1993 (age 29) 4 0 Bandari

2DF Karim Nizigiyimana (1989-06-21) 21 June 1989 (age 33) 63 0 Rayon Sports
2DF Frédéric Nsabiyumva (1995-04-26) 26 April 1995 (age 27) 38 0 Chippa United
2DF Philip Oslev (1994-11-27) 27 November 1994 (age 27) 6 0 AB
2DF Diamant Ramazani (1999-02-18) 18 February 1999 (age 23) 6 0 Lokeren-Temse
2DF Eric Ndizeye (1999-08-22) 22 August 1999 (age 23) 13 0 Yeni Malatyaspor
2DF Marco Weymans (1997-07-09) 9 July 1997 (age 25) 9 0 Östersunds
2DF Derrick Mukombozi (1999-04-26) 26 April 1999 (age 23) 1 0 Nkana

3MF Christophe Nduwarugira (1994-06-22) 22 June 1994 (age 28) 39 7 Leixões
3MF Stève Nzigamasabo (1990-12-10) 10 December 1990 (age 31) 20 1 Namungo
3MF Jospin Nshimirimana (2001-12-12) 12 December 2001 (age 20) 9 8 Yeni Malatyaspor
3MF Ismail Nshimirimana (2000-01-01) 1 January 2000 (age 22) 5 0 Rukinzo
3MF Gaël Bigirimana (1993-10-22) 22 October 1993 (age 28) 21 0 Glentoran
3MF Saidi Ntibazonkiza (1987-05-01) 1 May 1987 (age 35) 28 13 Vital'O
3MF Hussein Shabani (1990-06-26) 26 June 1990 (age 32) 21 1 Bugesera
3MF Amissi Bizimana 3 0 Sofapaka

4FW Mohamed Amissi (2000-08-03) 3 August 2000 (age 22) 17 0 Heracles Almelo
4FW Blaise Bigirimana (1998-11-04) 4 November 1998 (age 23) 9 3 Namungo
4FW Cédric Amissi (1990-03-20) 20 March 1990 (age 32) 54 10 Al-Taawoun
4FW Abedi Bigirimana (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 20) 6 0 Rukinzo
4FW Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyimana (1997-11-21) 21 November 1997 (age 24) 17 4 Kaisar
4FW Saido Berahino (Captain) (1993-08-04) 4 August 1993 (age 29) 16 1 Sheffield Wednesday
4FW Sudi Abdallah (2000-01-05) 5 January 2000 (age 22) 2 0 Muktijoddha SKC

Recent call-ups


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

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Fabien Mutombora (1997-04-07) 7 April 1997 (age 25) 4 0 Vipers v.  Liberia; 29 March 2022
GK Arakaza MacArthur (1995-07-29) 29 July 1995 (age 27) 28 0 Lusaka Dynamos v.  Myanmar; 13 November 2021

DF Rashid Léon Harerimana (1994-03-14) 14 March 1994 (age 28) 33 0 Kayanza United v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
DF Emery Nimubona (1992-02-01) 1 February 1992 (age 30) 21 0 Police v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
DF Issa Hakizimana (1994-08-28) 28 August 1994 (age 28) 5 0 Flambeau du Centre v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
DF Moussa Muryango (1999-05-25) 25 May 1999 (age 23) 4 0 Lipuli v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
DF Omar Moussa (1997-08-30) 30 August 1997 (age 25) 19 0 Police v.  Liberia; 29 March 2022
DF Aime Vallance Nihorimbere (2000-01-11) 11 January 2000 (age 22) 0 0 Mikkelin Palloilijat v.  Liberia; 29 March 2022

MF Shassiri Nahimana (1993-08-05) 5 August 1993 (age 29) 37 2 Vital'O v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
MF Cédric Urasenga (1990-08-02) 2 August 1990 (age 32) 18 3 Le Messager Ngozi v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
MF Eric Mbirizi (1998-04-20) 20 April 1998 (age 24) 2 0 Inter Star v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
MF Leonard Gakwaya 1 0 Flambeau du Centre v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
MF Youssouf Ndayishimiye (1998-10-27) 27 October 1998 (age 23) 17 1 İstanbul Başakşehir v.  Liberia; 29 March 2022
MF Trésor Mossi (2001-08-28) 28 August 2001 (age 21) 0 0 K.V.C. Westerlo v.  Liberia; 29 March 2022
MF Piclaire Irakoze (2002-07-28) 28 July 2002 (age 20) 0 0 Yeni Malatyaspor v.  Myanmar; 13 November 2021

FW Landry Ndikumana (1992-10-05) 5 October 1992 (age 30) 12 2 Kayanza United v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
FW Aimé Gakiza (1996-09-23) 23 September 1996 (age 26) 5 1 Flambeau du Centre v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
FW Akbar Muderi (2002-01-01) 1 January 2002 (age 20) 2 1 Le Messager Ngozi v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
FW Abdourahmani Rukundo (1999-05-07) 7 May 1999 (age 23) 2 0 Flambeau du Centre v.  Djibouti; 29 July 2022
FW Jordi Liongola (2000-05-17) 17 May 2000 (age 22) 2 0 Lierse Kempenzonen v.  Liberia; 29 March 2022
FW Fiston Abdul Razak (1993-09-05) 5 September 1993 (age 29) 49 19 Olympique de Khouribga v.  Myanmar; 13 November 2021
FW Bienvenue Kanakimana (1999-12-28) 28 December 1999 (age 22) 5 0 MFK Vyškov v.  Myanmar; 13 November 2021

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.
SUS Suspended from the national team, red or yellow cards.


Player records


As of 29 July 2022[3]
Players in bold are still active with Burundi.

Competitive record



World Cup record


FIFA World Cup record FIFA World Cup qualification record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Pld W D* L GF GA
1930 Part of  Belgium Part of  Belgium
1934
1938
1950
1954
1958
1962
1966 Not affiliated to CAF Not affiliated to CAF
1970
1974 Did not enter Declined participation
1978
1982
1986
1990
1994 Did not qualify 4 1 1 2 2 4
1998 Withdrew during qualifying 2 2 0 0 2 0
2002 Withdrew Withdrew
2006 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 1 4
2010 6 2 0 4 5 9
2014 2 0 1 1 2 3
2018 4 2 0 2 5 6
2022 2 0 2 0 2 2
2026 To be determined To be determined
Total 0/22 22 7 5 10 19 28

Africa Cup of Nations record


Africa Cup of Nations record
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
1957 to 1962Part of  Belgium
1963 to 1972Not affiliated to CAF
1974 Did not enter
1976 Did not qualify
1978 Did not enter
1980 Withdrew
1982 to 1992 Did not enter
1994 Did not qualify
1996 Did not enter
1998 Withdrew
2000 to 2017 Did not qualify
2019 Group stage22nd300304
2021 Did not qualify
2023 To be determined
2025
TotalGroup stage1/33300304

African Nations Championship record


African Nations Championship
Appearances: 1
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA
2009Did not qualify
2011
2014Group stage10th311144
2016Did not qualify
2018
2020
2022
Total Group stage 1/7 3 1 1 1 4 4

CECAFA Cup record


CECAFA Cup
Appearances: 22
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA
1973Did not enter
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979Group stage6th201115
1980Champions1st430152
1981Group stage7th302124
19826th200203
19835th421143
1984Did not enter
1985
1987
1988
1989
1990Runners-up2nd421153
1991Fourth place4th401339
1992Did not enter
1994
1995
1996Third place3rd412166
1999Quarter-finals8th302114
2000Did not enter
2001
2002Group stage6th411245
2003Fourth place4th421182
2004Third place3rd5311116
2005Group stage6th4202712
2006Champions1st623174
20071st523086
2008Group stage6th412132
2009Did not enter
2010Group stage10th301205
2011Third place3rd633063
2012Group stage9th310213
2013Runners-up2nd640284
2015Fourth place4th621374
2017Did not enter
2019Group stage9th400426
Total3 Titles22/40903127378967



References


  1. "The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking". FIFA. 6 October 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
  2. Barrie Courtney. "Burundi – List of International Matches". RSSSF. Retrieved 2013-04-08.
  3. Mamrud, Roberto. "Burundi – Record International Players". RSSSF.

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