Premier League clubs spend record £1.95bn in transfer window

Premier League clubs have spent a record £1.95 billion ($2.45bn) on players in the summer transfer window, with spending expected to exceed £2bn, according to analysis from Deloitte published on Friday.

 Burundi to compete in Davis Cup amid financial struggles

Burundi Tennis Federation (FTB) announced last Sunday that the country will take part in this year’s Davis Cup slated for next month in Cameroon. At the Mundi Sport Complex in Yaoundé, four Burundian tennis players are expected to represent the country in its very first time in international event in men’s tennis from July...

Burundi’s Niyonsaba received with a hero’s welcome

Burundi’s female athlete Francine Niyonsaba was received with a hero’s welcome as drummers, dancers, artists and government officials on Wednesday September 22nd, 2021 took over the streets to welcome the ace from her very recent competition in Valencia. Niyonsaba is now the 2000m World Record holder after breaking the record of Genzebe Dibaba (5:23.75)...

Confused Boxer Punches Imaginary Opponent During Bout, Later Dies

Boxer Simiso Buthelezi died Tuesday May 31st, days after he got disoriented during a WBF All Africa Lightweight title bout in Durban, South Africa, news outlets reported. He was 24.  The fighter had been placed in an induced coma since Sunday’s match. Buthelezi had reportedly been the aggressor for much of...

Gitega Beauty pageant to kick-off

Burundi’s political capital Gitega is set to host for the first time Miss Ngoma a beauty pageant before the end of this year, the beauty contest aims at presenting beauty and bright women in the province. “It aims at sensitizing women to Burundian culture, fostering and promoting the culture,” said Ménédore Ndayikengurukiye one of...

Burundi becomes 100th country to implement FIFA’s Football for Schools Programme


Burundi has become the 100th country to implement FIFA’s Football for Schools programme in a ceremony held in a celebratory atmosphere at the Urunani Stadium in Buganda,

Coronavirus: Premier League postponed until April

It was revealed on Thursday that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi had contracted coronavirus, while Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been forced into a period of self-isolation. PHOTO| Getty/Goal The English top-flight has followed the lead of Serie A, La Liga, MLS and Ligue 1 by announcing that all upcoming fixtures will have to...

Burundi defeats Namibia in African Cup qualifiers

Burundi’s Intamba mu Rugamba defeated Namibia’s Brave Warriors this Tuesday by 3-2 in their attempt to qualify for the continental prestigious competition the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Namibia just needed one point to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations only for the Intamba mu Rugamba to spoil their party.

Burundi football fans to return to stadiums

Burundi’s Inter Star football club will lock horns with their bitter rivals Vital'o in a friendly game that will be welcoming football fans to the stadium after being suspended due to the outbreak of the pandemic. A friendly game between the two national football club giants is expected to take place on January 2,...

Burundi’s ace signs for Irish Glentoran

Burundi’s play maker Gael Bigirimana completed his transfer to an Irish premiership football club Gletoran Football Club last Tuesday for undisclosed fee. The Burundians talisman was a free agent by the time the Irish based club Glentoran Football Club moved to recruit him. In a statement released last Tuesday, the Irish...
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