AFCON 2019: Burundi name 28-man provisional squad

Southern African side will be making their debut in the competition in Egypt

Burundi’s Head Coach Olivier Niyungeko has named his provisional squad ahead of the AFCON in June.

The Southern African nation will be making their debut at the competition and have been drawn in Group B, alongside 2013 champions Nigeria, Guinea and fellow debutants Madagascar.

The squad is headlined by Stoke City forward Saido Berahino and Abdoul Fiston, who finished second highest scorer in qualifying

See full squad below:

Goalkeepers: Nahimana Jonathan, Ndikumana Justin, Arakaza Mac Arthur, Rukundo Onésime,

Defenders: Moussa Omar, Nduwarugira Christophe, Abdoul Karim, Rachid Leon, Nsabiyumva Frederic, Omar Omar, Nshimirimana David, Valentine Adelin, Leta Joel, Kwizera Stone,  Bigirimana Gael.

Midfielders: Ndayishimi Youssouf, Duhayindavyi Gael, Nahimana, Sabumukama Enock, Shabani Hussein, Amissi Mohammed, Ndikumana Yamini

Forwards: Selemani, Amisi Cedric, Mustafa Francis, Berahino Saido, Abdoul Fiston, Mavugo Laudit,  Kamsoba Elvis.

 

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