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Burundi head coach Olivier Niyungeko admitted their tough loss to Harambee Starlets was due to two key things, as he pointed out key areas the team must improve.
Burundi women's national football team, Olivier Niyunnkeko, has broken his silence following his side’s 3-0 defeat to Harambee Starlets in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Challenge at the Azam Complex in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Harambee Starlets silenced Burundi, scoring the first two goals within the first five minutes through Martha Amunyolet before wrapping up their campaign through Faith Mboya in added time.
Burundi were hoping to make a mark and continue their winning streak after beating Uganda 1-0 in their opening match, but that was not the case.
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18:15 - 15.06.2025
Harambee Starlets Silence Burundi With Emphatic CECAFA Opener Win
Kenya began their Cecafa title quest with a dominant win over Burundi, showcasing early form and squad depth.
Olivier Niyunnkeko has since made comments on the team’s performance as he explained what they need to work on going forward.
Olivier Niyunnkeko: I Was Prepared For Any Outcome Against Harambee Starlets
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Burundi’s coach revealed that before their clash against Uganda, they had a great build-up, the main reason behind their victory.
However, ahead of their match against Harambee Starlets, Olivier Niyunnkeko pointed out that the team did not have a great buildup as they lacked grounds to train on.
He added that after Harambee Starlets scored the first two goals in such a short time, catching them seemed impossible.
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“I was prepared for any outcome of this match, and I had already said earlier that we had enough preparations ahead of our match against Uganda,” Olivier Niyunnkeko said.
“This was our second match, but we did not get the field to do our preparations, and that might have contributed to our loss.
“Harambee Starlets scored two goals early in the match, and beating them seemed impossible at that point. We wanted either a win or a draw, but that did not happen, and that is just how football is sometimes.”
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What Burundi Need to Work on Following Loss to Harambee Starlets
The Burundian coach revealed that the first two goals could have been stopped, but their defence was weak, and that is something they need to address going forward.
He noted that all the teams are well-prepared, and in order for them to make a statement, they need to put in more effort.
Olivier Niyunnkeko added that the standard of football is rising in East Africa, and he cannot wait to see what the future holds.
“I observed the first two goals just passed the centre back, and that is what I have to check in the upcoming match,” he said.
“All teams are well-prepared for this tournament, and that is a good thing for East Africa, and we hope that we shall have teams playing at WAFCON.
“Tanzania are looking good and raising the standard of football, but we have to wait and see how they perform in their remaining matches.”
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16:45 - 15.06.2025
Gor Mahia Fall Short Despite Ulinzi Stars Win as Kenya Police Celebrate
Gor Mahia secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Ulinzi Stars, but it was not enough to stop Kenya Police from claiming the league title.
Despite the setback, Olivier Niyunnkeko remains hopeful, acknowledging the lessons learned and expressing optimism for Burundi’s growth in an increasingly competitive regional landscape.
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