Burundi national team players ©Akeza.net
National coach Ahcene Ait Abdelmalek unveiled the list of 32 players shortlisted. In this list, there is Gaël Bigirimana who once left some doubt as to his selection and Dugary Ndabashinze and David Habarugira, both playing in Belgium championship. We also note that Saido Ntibazonkiza was not summoned.
Surprises…
Gael Bigirimana has finally been shortlisted for his long expected return. But his preselection is not celebrated by the local press nor by the supporters of the national team. No doubt his volatile career, his long absence on lawns, his late choice to play for the national team of Burundi justifies this mistrust.
The other surprise is the convening of Dugary Ndabashinze. The last time he played in the national team, it was with the coach Adel Amrouche. His performance was not convincing. According to a reliable source, Dugary Ndabashinze has no club. Besides, coach Abdelmalek, talking to our colleagues from Radio 10, said he knows nothing about the player
Here are the 32 players shortlisted:
Goalkeepers:
Arakaza Mac Arthur :Vital’o Fc
Omar Biha : Vital’o Fc
Pascal: Bujumbura City
Defenders
Kiza Fataki :Vital’o
Nassor Niyonkuru: Vital’o
Vianey Hakizimana:
Rashid Leon Harerimana: LLB S4A
Karim Nizigiyimana: Gor Mahia
Central defenders:
Issa Hakizimana :Vital’o
David Nshimirimana : Vital’o
Stephane Rugonumugabo: Vital’o
David Habarugira: Lierse Fc
Frederic Nsabiyumva: Jomos Cosmos
Midfielders
Yussuf Lule Ndikumana: LLB S4A
Pistis Barenge:Vital’o
Gael Duhayindavyi:Vital’o
Shassir Nahimana : Vital’o
Hassan Bizimana :LLB S4A
Francis Moustapha:Muzinga
Gael Bigirimana: Newcastle United
Didier Kavumbagu: Azam Fc
Fwadi Ndayisenga: Sofapaka
Pierre Kwizera: Rayons Sport
Strikers
Laudit Mavugo : Vital’o
Abbas Nshimirimana : Buja City
Hassan Bizimana:LLB s4A
Claude Ndarusanze:LLB S4A
Amissi Tambwe: Young Africans
Selemani Yamini Ndikumana:Premiero de Agosto
Fiston Abdoul Razak:Mamelody Sundowns
Dugary Ndabashinze
To be continued….
Armand NISABWE
