Burundi Women's Championship

Last updated
Burundi Women's Championship
Founded2005;18 years ago (2005)
CountryBurundi
Confederation CAF
Number of teams10
Level on pyramid1
International cup(s) CAF Champions League
Current championsBuja Queens (1st title)
(2022–23)
Most championshipsFofila PF
(5 titles)

The Burundi Women's Championship or Ligue A is the highest level of league competition for women's football in Burundi. It is the women's equivalent of the men's Burundi Ligue A. Starting with the 2021, the league champion will qualify for the CAF Women's Champions League. [1]

Contents

List of Champions

SeasonChampion
2008unknown
2009
2010
2011La Colombe FC
2012Kerebuka
2013La Colombe FC
2014La Colombe FC
2015Fofila PF
2016New Girls Wanainchi
2017Fofila PF
2018Fofila PF
2019Fofila PF
2020Fofila PF
2021PVP Buyenzi
2022not held
2023Buja Queens

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References

  1. "Burundi - List of Women Champions". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 2022-06-27.