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Burundi football team loses six home matches

The national team has suffered five defeats at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium this season.

The Burundi national football team has lost six consecutive home matches at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. For a long time, teams did not lose in Ndola, a law respected by all.

The team, known as the Chipolopolo, has lost five times at home during the 2025-2026 season. These defeats include a 0-2 loss to Morocco in September 2025.

A 0-1 loss to Tanzania in June 2024 during the World Cup 2026 qualifiers was initially dismissed as an accident. The team also drew 0-0 with Chad.

Why it mattersBurundi's national football team is directly affected by these repeated home losses.