Full name | Aigle Noir Makamba FC |
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Founded | 2009 |
Ground | Peace Park Stadium [1] Makamba, Burundi |
Capacity | 35,000 |
Chairman | Lady Senator Chantal Reveriano Ntakirutimana |
Manager | Abert Besora |
League | Burundi Ligue A |
Website | Club website |
Aigle Noir Makamba FC, is a football (soccer) club which was established in Makamba in 2009 and currently playing in the Burundi Premier League. [2]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Position | Name |
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Head Coach | Abert Besora |
Assistant coach | Aime Nzohabonayo |
Manager | Reverien Mbanzendore |
Team Doctor | Remuel Mboninyibuka |
Goalkeeper Coach | Pascal Nduwimana |
Kit Manager | Longin Nduwimana |
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