Messager Ngozi
Results
| Burundi Premier League | 12/07 13:00 | 15 |
Messager Ngozi v
Ngozi City FC
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 11/28 13:00 | 14 |
Bumamuru
v
Messager Ngozi
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 11/23 13:00 | 13 |
Messager Ngozi v
Flambeau Centre
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 11/12 11:00 | 12 |
[5] Muzinga FC
v
Messager Ngozi [12]
|
L | 2-1 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 11/09 13:00 | 11 |
Messager Ngozi v
BS Dynamic
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 11/02 13:00 | 10 |
Garage Express FC
v
Messager Ngozi
|
D | 1-1 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 10/26 13:00 | 9 |
Messager Ngozi v
Kayanza Utd
|
L | 2-3 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 10/17 11:00 | 8 |
[15] BG Green Farmers FC
v
Messager Ngozi [13]
|
W | 1-2 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 10/05 13:00 | 7 |
Messager Ngozi v
Rukinzo FC
|
L | 0-1 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 09/28 13:00 | 6 |
Musongati FC
v
Messager Ngozi
|
L | 1-0 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 09/19 13:00 | 5 |
Messager Ngozi v
Olympic Star
|
D | 0-0 | |
| Burundi Premier League | 09/14 13:00 | 4 |
Aigle Noir
v
Messager Ngozi
|
L | 4-1 |
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Wins | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Draws | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Losses | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Goals for | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Goals against | 35 | 12 | 23 |
| Clean sheets | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Wikipedia - Le Messager Ngozi FC
Le Messager Football Club, commonly referred to as Le Messager FC is a Burundian professional football club based in Ngozi, Ngozi Province of Burundi, that plays in Ligue A, the top division of Burundi football.
Founded in 2005, Le Messager have won three league titles and one Burundian Cup. The club plays its home matches at 5,000 capacity Stade Urukundo.
History
The club was founded in 2005, when the late president Pierre Nkurunziza decided to set up “Le Messager” football academies. Le Messager Ngozi had won promotion from the second division at the end of the 2011–12 season finished their first season in the top-flight of Burundi football, 2012–13, on the 5th place.
In the 2013–14 season, Le Messager finished 4th in the league and reached the final of the Coupe du Président de la République losing 1–1 (3–4 on penalty shootout) to LLB Académic, qualifying for CAF Confederation Cup
The following season saw again a fourth-place finish, as well as reaching the quarter-finals of the Coupe du Président de la République, losing 0–3 in front of Athlético Olympique. Le Messager made their continental debut against Benfica de Luanda in the preliminary round of the 2015 CAF Confederation Cup, losing 0–3 on aggregate.
In 2016, the club won its first trophy, the Coupe du Président de la République, beating Vital'O 1–1 (4–3 on penalty shootout) in the final and, also came out as runners-up in the 2015–16 Ligue A season.
In the following season, Le Messager finished sixth in Ligue A and returned to the Coupe du Président de la République final where they were defeated 1–2 by Olympic Star de Muyinga. In 2017 CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round, beat the Zanzibarian club KVZ 4–2 on aggregate, advancing to the first round where they were eliminated by Zesco United (0–2 away and 2–2 home).
Messager Ngozi has a rich history in the Burundi Premier League, consistently striving for excellence and aiming for top honors in national competitions. The club is recognized for its commitment to developing local talent, often promoting young players from the region to the first team. This focus on youth development has not only strengthened the squad but also contributed to the growth of soccer in Burundi.
The team's home matches are played at the Ngozi Municipal Stadium, where fans gather to support their players with fervor and enthusiasm. The atmosphere during matches is electric, showcasing the deep-rooted love for soccer in the community.
Messager Ngozi is not just a football club; it represents the hopes and dreams of its supporters, embodying the spirit of teamwork, resilience, and dedication. As they continue to compete at the highest levels, the club remains a symbol of pride for the people of Ngozi and Burundi as a whole.