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Burundi becomes first African nation to resume league football in Covid-19 era

Burundi's Ligue A becomes the first soccer action to resume in the post-coronavirus period in Africa as Musongati welcome Athletico Olympic on May 21.

Burundi was also the last African country to suspend their leagues when they took the initiative on April 13. In Ligue 1, three matches had remained before the season could have ended and there are huge possibilities now the competition will be concluded in a natural manner.

14 of 16 teams had played 27 matches with Musongati and Athletico Olympic the only sides to have engaged in 26 matches.

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When the Burundi Football Federation (BFF) announced May 21 as the official date of football return, it set out strict guidelines that fans have to follow in order to be allowed into the stadium.