Staying under the spotlight for several weeks, Burundi became this Wednesday June 24, the first African country to close its 2019-2020 football championship.

It was the only country on the continent to continue competing during the coronavirus crisis. While the other African countries suspended the rallies, Burundi had maintained its championships and with the public. A calendar only shaken by the presidential campaign.

The country has repeatedly drawn the wrath of international opinion. “No game, no competition, no championship deserves a life,” said FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. For their part, the authorities have stood firm, indicating that they have no cases of coronavirus.

And when the first cases are discovered, strict rules are announced to continue competitions. This Wednesday, the FFB (Burundi Football Federation) can end its championship. With the end of the matches of the 30th and last day. And a title that goes to Messager Ngozi, a club of which one of the founders is the author only Pierre Nkunriziza, president who died a few days ago. In addition, Ngozi City, Les Lierres and LLB Academic are relegated to the lower division.

To close the season, we will have to wait for the President’s Cup final, the date of which remains to be determined.