This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
On June 23, 2020, Burundi's football league continued to defy the COVID-19 pandemic, with Le Messager Ngozi emerging as the champions.
Le Messager Ngozi secured the title after defeating Inter Star 3-0 at the weekend, taking an unassailable five-point lead over their title rivals Musongati, who were held to a 1-1 draw away to Kayanza United.
According to football association president Ndikuriyo Reverien, 'There was no reason to halt the league when other activities in the country were continuing as usual.'
Le Messager Ngozi, who won the league for the first time two seasons ago, accumulated 61 points from 29 matches with one round to play and qualified for the 2020/2021 CAF Champions League.
Musongati, on the other hand, will face Rukinzo in the FA Cup final.
