Inter Star does a double over Tigre Noir

Burundi Premier League was back after a month long lay off and it didn't miss entertainment ,emotions and celebration as it is Burundi Premier League culture

Inter Star hosted Tigre Noir in the first match of the year at Stade Urunani though Inter Star new Signings never got a chance to showcase their skills in front of the home fans

After a scoreless first half, coupled with more goal scoring chances for both teams super sub Salim Ndayishimiye strike in the 90th minute was enough for the black fighters to carry maximum points doing a double Burundi Premier League newcomers Tigre Noir

Inter Star coach Micheal Tuhabonye hailed his boys for à good display despite slow start to the game , ""I'm happy with the team (Inter Star) ,they showed a winning mentality and fought till the end despite a slow start,We are going to build on this win ."

On why the new Signings never made it to the starting line up,"" we have been training with the boys for over a month ,any new face will have to fight for a place in the starting line up,they had very little training sessions and could not be incorporated into the squad,may be next weekend."

Tigre Noir has conceded defeats in two games this season in Burundi Premier League aganist Inter Star,the win moves inter Star to 10th on Burundi Premier League table as Tigre Noir drops to 13th four points shy the top 10

Elsewhere, Alexander Rukundo goal was enough for Kayanza United to collect all three points from Gatwaro Stadium . Rukundo capitalized on a defensive error at the back to round up Elaga Top Junior goalkeeper before firing in his first of the year

Kayanza United moves into the top four with 29 points after Friday's victory three points behind league leaders Bumamuru Fc

Burundi Premier League continues on Saturday with Rukinzo FC inviting Magara Young Boys, Flambeau du Centre will be away to Bujumbura City as Vital'O visit Muyinga for a date with Olympic Star