Serbian Medic happy to guide Flambeau Du Centre win Burundi League title

The head coach of Flambeau Du Centre FC Momcilo Medic has said he is happy to guide his team to win the 2021/2022 Burundi Premier League title.

Flambeau Du Centre FC lifted the title last weekend after the Championship was decided on the last day.

Three teams went into the matches with a chance of lifting the title, but it was Medic’s team that picked a vital 2-1 win against Athletico New Oil Football Academy to snatch the trophy.

Leonard Gakwaya and Issa Hakizimana netted for Medic’s team, while Arafat Yasser Tuyisenge scored for Athletico New Oil Football Academy at the Umuco Stadium.

Medic’s team finished top with 53 points, while Athletico New Oil Football Academy came second with in the 52 points.

Bumamuru FC who lost 2-1 to Messager Ngozi FC at the Urunani finished third with 51 points.

“I am happy because my team has worked really hard through out the season and kept focused to win on the last last,” said the head coach Medic.

The former Orlando Pirates coach in South Africa also made it clear that they will try to strengthen the team ahead of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League.