Aigle Noir CS crowned Primus Burundi Premier League champions

Makamba based Aigle Noir Club Sportif have been crowned champions of the 2024/2025 Primus Burundi Premier League.

Coach Jinny Ndayizeye’s team received their trophy after stopping Rukinzo 2-0 in round 29 match of the Primus Burundi Premier League played at the NPPC Stadium, Makamba on Saturday.

Two second half goals by Samiri Bukuru and Saidi Fataki were enough to ensure Aigle Noir CS increased their lead to 69 points with one match to be played.

“We are very happy to lift this trophy for the second time in the history of the Club,” said a happy Fataki after the final whistle.  This marks Aigle Noir CS’s second league title, following their historic 2018–2019 victory.

The Club has won 21 matches, drawn six and suffered two defeats, while second placed Musongati FC have collected 57 points and Bumamuru FC in third place also with 57, but a lower goal difference.

Vital’O FC who have won a record 21 Premier League titles are fourth on the log with 52 points.

The official awards ceremony was graced by several prominent figures including the Burundi Football Federation (FFB) President, Alenzandre Muyenge, representatives of the official league sponsors Primus, Ambassador Gervais Abayeho, Minister of East African Community Affairs, Youth, Sports, and Culture and Lydia Nsekera, President of the National Olympic Committee among others.

Aigle Noir CS will now prepare to represent Burundi in the 2025/2026 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League expected to kickoff in August or September.