The 2021–22 Burundi Ligue A season, also known as the Primus Ligue for sponsorship reasons, was the 59th edition of the top flight football competition in Burundi. The season began on 14 August 2021 and ended on 14 May 2022.[1] Le Messager Ngozi were the defending champion.
| Season | 2021–22 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 August 2021 – 14 May 2022 |
| Champions | Flambeau du Centre |
| Relegated | Les Crocos Flambeau de l'Est Royal de Muramvya |
| Champions League | Flambeau du Centre |
| Confederation Cup | Bumamuru |
| Matches | 240 |
| Goals | 499 (2.08 per match) |
| Highest attendance | 5,000 Le Messager Ngozi vs Musongati FC |
← 2020–21 2022–23 → | |
Flambeau du Centre won their first league title following 2-1 win against Athlético New Oil on the last day of the season.[2][3]
Teams
editA total of sixteen clubs participate in this season. Thirteen teams from previous season and three new promoted sides.
- Other changes
- Athlético Academy merged with Ligue B side New Oil FC to form Athlético New Oil.
Stadiums and locations
edit| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Messager Ngozi | Ngozi | Stade Urukundo | 5,000 |
| Musongati | Gitega | Stade Ingoma | 10,000 |
| Aigle Noir Makamba | Makamba | Stade Peace Park | 35,000 |
| BS Dynamik | Bujumbura | Stade Intwari | 10,000 |
| Flambeau du Centre | Gitega | Stade Ingoma | 10,000 |
| Vital'O | Bujumbura | Stade Intwari | 10,000 |
| Bujumbura City | Bujumbura | Stade Intwari | 10,000 |
| Olympic Star Muyinga | Muyinga | Stade Umuco | 10,000 |
| Rukinzo | Bujumbura | Stade Intwari | 10,000 |
| Flambeau de l'Est | Ruyigi | Stade de Ruyigi | 2,000 |
| Bumamuru | Buganda | Stade Urunani | 7,000 |
| Kayanza United | Kayanza | Stade de Gatwaro | 10,000 |
| Athlético New Oil | Muyinga | Stade Umuco | 10,000 |
| Top Junior | Kayanza | Stade de Gatwaro | 10,000 |
| Les Crocos | Rumonge | Stade Onmisports Ivyizigiro | 5,418 |
| Royal de Muramvya | Muramvya | Stade Municipal de Muramvya | 2,000 |
League table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flambeau du Centre (C) | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 40 | 24 | +16 | 53 | Qualification for the CAF Champions League |
| 2 | Athlético New Oil | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 35 | 22 | +13 | 52 | |
| 3 | Bumamuru | 30 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 40 | 27 | +13 | 51 | Qualification for the CAF Confederation Cup[a] |
| 4 | Top Junior | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 37 | 29 | +8 | 51 | |
| 5 | Aigle Noir Makamba | 30 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 39 | 31 | +8 | 46 | |
| 6 | Olympic Star Muyinga | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 31 | 25 | +6 | 46 | |
| 7 | Le Messager Ngozi | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 27 | 21 | +6 | 46 | |
| 8 | BS Dynamik | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 35 | 33 | +2 | 46 | |
| 9 | Musongati | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 27 | 22 | +5 | 44 | |
| 10 | Rukinzo | 30 | 8 | 15 | 7 | 26 | 25 | +1 | 39 | |
| 11 | Vital'O | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 32 | 39 | −7 | 39 | |
| 12 | Bujumbura City | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 35 | 37 | −2 | 37 | |
| 13 | Kayanza United | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 34 | 38 | −4 | 33 | |
| 14 | Les Crocos (R) | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 19 | 29 | −10 | 24 | Relegation to Burundi Ligue B |
| 15 | Flambeau de l'Est (R) | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 54 | −36 | 23 | |
| 16 | Royal de Muramvya (R) | 30 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 24 | 43 | −19 | 22 |
Source: Soccerway
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) head-to-head away goals scored; 6) goal difference; 7) goals scored;
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head points; 3) head-to-head goal difference; 4) head-to-head goals scored; 5) head-to-head away goals scored; 6) goal difference; 7) goals scored;
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ↑ Bumamuru qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup as winners of the 2022 Coupe du Président de la République.
References
edit- ↑ "Burundi 2021/22". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 4 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ↑ "Flambeau du Centre FC lift Burundi Premier League title". cafonline.com. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ↑ "Flambeau du Centre wins its first ever Primus League". burunditimes.com. 16 May 2022. Archived from the original on 24 December 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2022.