Primus League Burundi is a top football tournament in Burundi, a small country located in Southeast Africa. With the continuous development and attractiveness of the matches, this tournament has attracted the attention of many football fans at home and abroad. In this article, SEAGames PH 2019 will learn about the history, structure, competition format, schedule and records of the Primus League Burundi football tournament.
What is the Burundi Primus League?
Primus League Burundi is the leading professional football tournament in Burundi, organized by the Burundi Football Federation (FFB). Established in 1972, this tournament has become the most important and popular sports playground in this country.
Primus League Burundi is not only a tournament to determine the championship team but also an important foundation for developing professional football in Burundi. With support from sponsors and interest from the whole community, this tournament has played an important role in creating opportunities for young talents and providing a platform for Burundi players to develop their skills and potential.
Since 2015, the Primus League Burundi football tournament has been renamed “Ligue A” and has become the first professional league in Burundi. However, with the sponsorship of Primus liquor company, this tournament was renamed back to “Primus League” from the 2018-2019 season.
Thanks to the professional organization and support from the community, the Primus League Burundi football tournament has become a symbol of passion and enthusiasm for football in Burundi, and has made an important contribution to the development of football. professional football in this country.
History of formation and development of the Primus League Burundi football tournament
The Primus League Burundi football tournament was first held in 1972 under the name “Championnat National”. Initially, the tournament only involved clubs from the capital Bujumbura and surrounding areas. However, later, the tournament was expanded to include teams from across the country.
During the 1990s, the Burundi Primus League became one of the leading football leagues in Africa. Many talented players were discovered and included in the national team, contributing to significant achievements for Burundi football in later years.
Since 2015, this tournament has been renamed “Ligue A” and become the first professional tournament in Burundi. However, with the sponsorship of Primus liquor company, the tournament was renamed back to “Primus League” from the 2018-2019 season.
Primus League Burundi football tournament structure
> See more: What is the Treta Liga – SI Bulgaria Amateur football tournament?
Currently, the Primus League Burundi football tournament has the participation of 16 top football clubs in this country. These clubs are divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Each group consists of 8 teams and will compete in a round-robin format.
After the end of the group stage, the 4 highest ranked teams from each group will advance to the final round. In which, the first ranked team of Group A will face the fourth ranked team of Group B, the second ranked team of Group A will face the third ranked team of Group B, and similarly for the remaining two teams.
Primus League Burundi football tournament format
The Primus League Burundi football tournament takes place from September to May next year. In each season, clubs will play 30 matches, with 15 matches at home and 15 matches away.
Scores are calculated on a system of 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and no points for a loss. The cumulative score after 30 matches will determine the clubs’ position in the rankings and the teams with the highest scores will advance to the final round.
Prize structure
The Primus League Burundi football tournament is not only a playground for teams to compete, but also a place for players to have the opportunity to assert themselves and receive worthy rewards. Below is the prize structure of this tournament:
- Champion team: 100 million Burundi Francs (about 50,000 USD)
- Runner-up: 50 million Burundi Francs (about 25,000 USD)
- Third place: 25 million Burundi Francs (about 12,500 USD)
- Highest goal scorer: 5 million Burundi Francs (about 2,500 USD)
- Best Player: 5 million Burundi Francs (about 2,500 USD)
- Best Young Player: 3 million Burundi Francs (about 1,500 USD)
Conclude
Since its establishment in 1972, the Primus League Burundi has become one of the leading football leagues in Burundi. With a history of formation and development spanning more than 50 years, this tournament has left a deep impression in the hearts of football fans in this country.
Let’s wait and watch the development of the Primus League Burundi football tournament in the coming seasons, and hope that this tournament will increasingly develop and become a quality football playground for football players. football team in Burundi.