Country | Burundi |
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Confederation | CAF |
Founded | 1972 |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Domestic cup(s) | Burundian Cup |
International cup(s) |
Champions League Confederation Cup |
Current champions |
Vital'O FC (2015–16) |
Most championships | Vital'O FC (20) |
2015–16 Burundi Premier League |
The Burundi Premier League (or Amstel Ligue as it is known) is the highest division in football in Burundi. The league was formed in 1972. It has 16 teams that plays 30 rounds home and away.
In 2009, the league was reduced to 12 teams.
* Vital'ô were disqualified due to "affaire Tchambala". ** Vital'ô finished second. *** Vital'ô were founded as Rwanda Sport FC in 1957, changed name to ALTECO from 1962 to 1965, to Tout Puissant Bata from 1966 to 1970, then merged with Rapide in 1971 to become Espoir from 1971 to 1972, and were renamed Vital'ô in 1972.