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Burundi women’s football medical examinations set for 12 to 20 October

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The medical commission of the Burundi Football Federation has called up players from the women’s National Leagues A and B for pre-season medical examinations. These are scheduled from 12 to 20 October, ahead of the 2026-2027 championship, according to the federation’s notice dated 8 October.

The medical commission of the Burundi Football Federation (FFB) has scheduled pre-season medical examinations for clubs in the women’s National Leagues A and B from 12 to 20 October 2026. The notice, dated 8 October, was signed by the commission’s president, Dr Ciza Patience, according to Iwacu Burundi.

The examinations precede the start of the 2026-2027 women’s season. The FFB notice is addressed to the presidents of the clubs concerned.

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