Burundi national team head coach Oliver Niyungeko has named his 30-man squad that will start preparations for the 2018 African Nations Championships (CHAN) qualifiers match aganist Sudan on July 15 at Prince Louis Rwagasore Stadium in Bujumbura.
The all-home-based team has already opened camp at the CTN Soccer Centre where training began on Tuesday.
With the exception of few players who turn for clubs in the second tier, the squad has all its members plying their trade in Burundi’s top division.
The squad:
Goalkeepers: Nahimana Jonathan (Vital’O FC),Mutombora Fabien( LLB-S4A),Ntibahezwa Dieudonné ( Messenger Ngozi),Rugumandiye Yvan (Musongati FC)
Defenders: Harachimana Rachid Leon (LLB-S4A),Ndaye Chancel: (LLB-S4A),Barisize Nassor( Olympic Star),Ndizeye Samuel (Athletico Olympic),Moussa Omar( Athletico Olympic), Ndoriyobija Eric (LLB-S4A), Nshimirimana David (Vital’O FC), Ndayisenga Franck Dunia( Musongati FC),Ndikumana Treasure (LLB-S4A)
Midfielders: Duhayindavyi Gaël (Vital’O FC),Urasenga Cédric Danny Kagabo (Messenger Ngozi), Hakizimana Djuma Tonton (Athletico Olympic),Ntirwaza Sudi (Musongati FC) ,Barirengako Franck: (Musongati FC), Sabumukama Enock( Messenger Ngozi), Ndayishimiye Youssouf Nyange (Black Eagle),Ndikumana Moussa( Athletico Olympic), Niyonkuru Pascal (LLB S4a)
Forwards: Ndarusanze Jean-Claude ( LLB-S4A), Nahimana Claude( Athletico Olympic), Ndizeye Seif( LLB-S4A), Iddy Saidi Djuma (LLB-S4A),Tity Mavugo (Black Eagle), Ulimwengu Jules (Vital’o FC),Habonimana Célestin (LLB-S4A),Bimenyimana Bonfils Caleb: (Vital’O FC)
