Ntibazonkiza shines as Burundi beat Tanzania in a friendly match.
Ntibazankiza Saidi also known as “Saido”, once again showed how great of a player he is. This all happened the Taiffa Stars of Tanzania hosted the Swallows of Burundi in an international friendly tie on Sunday 11th, October 2020. Saido scored the only goal that separated the two neighbouring countries.
Saido, who last played for his nation in 2015, together with compatriot and namesake Saido Berahino (Captain) played up front attacking the ball. The duo has not played together in a single official match. In the 85th minute of the match, through a pass from Cedric Hamiss, Ntibazonkuza released a powerful shot from outside the keeper’s box. Tanzania goalkeeper, David Mapigano tried to follow up on the shot but could not do anything and the ball went flying into the back the net (1-0). This was the final score.
Ntibazonkiza who last scored for the national team in 2015 against Mauritius, is also a free agent now despite being the first Burundian player to play in French Ligue 1.
Intamba mu Rugamba (Swallows) used this international friendly match to prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Mauritania in November.
Tanzania XI: David Mapigano, Shomary Kapombe, Mohammed Hussein, Abdallah Salum, Bakari Nondo, Jonas mkude, Said Hamis, Feisal Salum, Mbwana Samatta, Simon Msuva and Idd Selemani
Subs: Aishi Manula, Metacha Mnata, Israel Mwenda, Nickson Kibabage, Dickson Job, Idd Abdallah, Salum Abubakar, Mzamiru Yassin, Ally Msengi, Thomas Ulimwengu and Ditram Nchimbi
Burundi XI: Rukundo Onesme, Nzeyimana Philip, Nsabiyumva Frederic, Ndizeye Eric, Nimubona Emery, Cedric Hamiss, Nzigamasabo Steve, Ndayishimiye Youssuf, Amissi Mohamed, Berahino Saido and Ntibazonkiza Saidi
Subs: Nahimana Jonathan, Ngabonzima Blanchard, Ndikumana Asman, Hakizimana Issa, Kagabo Cedric, Blaise Bigirimana, Mugisha Josue Alberto and Bimenyimana Bonfils Caleb
