By Mwambazi Lawrence<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Rally International du Burundi 2025 concluded after two days of action, with Kenyan speedster Samman Vohra, co-driven by Scotsman Drew Sturrock, showcasing a flawless display of rally mastery.<\/strong> Behind the wheel of his Skoda Fabia R5<\/strong>, Vohra swept all 15 stages<\/strong> to emerge as the overall winner, cementing his reputation as one of Africa\u2019s fastest rising rally stars.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vohra clocked a commanding total time of 1:44:21<\/strong>, a performance that not only sealed the Burundi win but also propelled him into second place on the Africa Rally Championship (ARC) leaderboard<\/strong> with just one round left on the calendar, the season finale in Tanzania.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In second place overall<\/strong> was Uganda\u2019s crew of Yasin Nasser and Ali Katumba<\/strong>, piloting their Ford Fiesta R5<\/strong>. The pair finished in 1:54:59<\/strong>, a massive 10 minutes and 27 seconds<\/strong> adrift of Vohra. But for Yasin, the mission was clear from the start: protect the championship lead. And he did just that. With his strategic second-place finish, Yasin now stands just one event away from being crowned 2025 African Rally Champion<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tanzania\u2019s Prince Nyerere<\/strong> had a rally to forget after early car troubles sidelined him from contention. However, he managed to bounce back into the top ten, finishing 9th overall<\/strong> and third in the ARC class<\/strong>, keeping his hopes alive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the National Rally Championship (NRC) category, <\/strong>victory went to Rashnali Mohamed and Christophe Bigirimana<\/strong>, under Moil Racing colors,<\/strong> who thrilled home fans by taking 3rd place overall<\/strong> in a Subaru Impreza GVB<\/strong>, clocking 2:02:57<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Massoud Fahd, with co-driver Yunus Mohamed<\/em><\/strong> in a Subaru Impreza, finished 4th overall<\/strong> with a time of 2:07:32<\/strong>, securing 2nd in the NRC rankings. Rounding off the top five overall<\/strong> was the Subaru crew of Faida Philbert and Guy Melherbe<\/strong>, who clocked 2:10:39<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n All eyes are focused on the title fight as the championship moves to Tanzania for the final showdown.<\/strong> The mathematics are simple: if Yasin Nasser finishes second or higher<\/strong>, he will be crowned 2025 African Rally Champion<\/strong>, the ultimate prize after a season of consistency and determination.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n ARC Standings After Burundi:<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The stage is set for Tanzania. Will Nasser maintain his composure and secure the victory, or will Vohra execute a final masterstroke? Rally fans across the continent can only wait in excitement.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Mwambazi Lawrence The Rally International du Burundi 2025 concluded after two days of action, with Kenyan speedster Samman Vohra, co-driven by Scotsman Drew Sturrock, showcasing a flawless display of rally mastery. 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