Gor Mahia in the 2026 CECAFA Club Cup
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Scorers | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August-8-2026 | Rayon Sports (Rwanda) | Kigali | 1-2 | Sharriff Musa | |
| August-4-2026 | Al Hilal (Sudan) | Kigali | 1-1 (8-7 on penalties | O.G | |
| July-30-2026 | Garde Républicaine | Kigali | 1-0 | Paul Okoth | |
| July-27-2026 | Vipers (Uganda) | Kigali | 0-1 | ||
| July-24-2026 | APR (Rwanda) | Kigali | 5-0 | Kibwage, Ekandjoum P., Ochuoga P, Otieno Lesley, Assifuah E |
Gor Mahia 1 Rayon Sports 2 (AET)
Rwanda Premier League side Rayon Sports FC are the winners of the regional CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.
Going unbeaten in the tournament Rayon Sports FC defeated Kenya’s Gor Mahia FC 2-1 in a hotly contested final played at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday night.
It had taken the Rwandan side 28 years since they last lifted the regional trophy in 1998. Their opponents Gor Mahia FC have lifted the title three times in 1980, 1981 and 1985.
Cheered on by thousands of fans Rayon Sports FC took the lead after 27 minutes with a tap-in by Cameroonian forward Junior Kameni.
The Kenyan Premier League champions had dominated play in the first 20 minutes before a defensive lapse gave Kameni chance to pounce and score.
After 43 minutes Rayon Sports FC thought they had increased their lead, but the goal was canceled for a handball and Akbar Muderi carded.
In the second half Shariff Sabuni Sirengo leveled matters for Gor Mahia FC with a well taken shot from outside the box that beat Rayon Sports FC goalkeeper Junior Dande after 53 minutes.
The two teams failed to find more goals in the allotted 90 minutes before referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan added an extra 30 minutes.
Substitute Daniel Muhoza capitalized on another defensive blunder by Gor Mahia to score and restore Rayon Sports FC’s lead.
It was all celebration after the final whistle. Francis Christian Haringingo, the Rayon Sports FC head coach said he was proud of his team that worked hard to win the title.
“Winning the regional title after winning all our five matches makes me a very happy coach,” added Haringingo.
In an earlier play-off match Al Hilal SC (Sudan) defeated South Sudan’s Jamus SC 2-1 to finish third.
The winners picked a cash prize of US$30,000, the runner-up US$20,000 and the third placed US$10,000.
Gor Mahia 1 Al Hilal 1 (8-7 on penalties)
Three time regional champions Gor Mahia FC and Rayon Sport FC will clash in the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 final on Friday.
The Kenya Premier League reigning champions ejected Al Hilal SC (Sudan), while Rwanda’s Rayon Sport FC saw off Jamus SC (South Sudan) in the semi-final matches played on Tuesday at the Kigali Pele Stadium.
In the first match Steven Ebuela netted an own goal after 34 minutes to give Gor Mahia the lead.
But the Sudan giants attacked in numbers sand leveled matters 10 minutes later through Ansumana Samura.
After recess the two teams came all out and created several scoring opportunities, but failed to score. Gor Mahia had Jackson Dwang sent off with a second bookable offence.
Thirty more minutes were played, but the teams failed to score. Gor Mahia came out top 8-7 on penalty shoot-outs.
Charles Kwablan Akonnor, the Gor Mahia FC coach praised his team for the hard work. “I thank the players for playing their hearts out and winning against a strong Al Hilal team,” added Akonnor.
Gor Mahia 1 Garde Republicaine 0
Kenya Premier League reigning champions Gor Mahia FC have qualified for the semi-final stage at the on-going CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.
The 10-man Gor Mahia FC side edged Garde Republicaine FC (Djibouti) 1-0 in their last Group A match played on Thursday to seal their top spot after Vipers SC suffered a 2-1 defeat to APR FC.
Paul Okoth netted the lone goal for Gor Mahia FC after only 4 minutes. The Kenya side continued to dominate play at the Kigali Pele Stadium, but Garde Republicaine defended in numbers.
Gor Mahia FC’s Alpha Chris Onyango was later sent-off after 69 minutes. Charles Kwablan Akonnor, the Gor Mahia coach praised his players for getting the job done and qualifying for the knock out stage of the tournament.
“We have managed two wins against APR FC and Garde Republicaine and lost to Vipers SC. But besides this being a good pre-season for us, we have also achieved one o the targets which is getting to the later stages of the tournament,” added Akonnor.
While Gor Mahia FC who are chasing a fourth CECAFA Kagame Cup title finished top of Group A with 6 points and a goal difference of five goals, Vipers SC who have the same number of points and a goal difference of three goals will have to wait after all other matches are complete to determine if they make it to the semi-finals.
APR FC netted through Mamadou Traore and Djibril Quattara, while Gusto Mulongo scored for the Ugandan League giants Vipers SC.
Congolese defender Kevin Dasylva Bady was sent off later in the second half for Vipers SC. APR FC bowed out of the tournament despite finishing with 6 points and a lower goal diffrence.
Action continues on Friday with 2025 winners Singida Black Stars FC facing Simba SC in an all Tanzanian affair at the Amahoro Stadium, while Group B table leaders Jamus SC take on Mogadishu City Club at the Kigali Pele Stadium.
Gor Mahia FC will now wait to face the top team in Group C, while the leading team in Group B will face the Best second placed team.
The winners will walk away with US$30,000, the runners-up US20,000, while the third placed team collects US$10,000.
Gor Mahia 0 Vipers 1
Uganda’s Vipers SC have edged Gor Mahia 1-0 in a Group A match at the on-going CECAFA Kagame Cup.
The win at the Kigali Pele Stadium on Monday saw Vipers SC move closer to qualification for the semi final stage after they picked a second straight victory.
After dominating play against the Kenya Premier League reigning champions, Vipers SC delivered a late killer punch with Gusto Mulongo heading in in added time to ensure they collected maximum points.
Ashraf Mandela delivered a neat pass that the Gor Mahia SC defenders failed to clear out of danger, only for substitute Mulongo to nod the ball past Gor Mahia’s goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi Simiyu.
Denis Lavagne, the Vipers SC coach said he was hapy with the win against a strong Gor Mahia FC side. “Although we scored late it puts us in a good position as we now focus on the last group match against APR FC,” added Lavagne.
In the second Group A match APR FC defeated Garde Republicaine (Djibouti) 3-1.
Skipper Quattara Djibril netted a brace, while Mamadou Traore also got his name on the score sheet for APR FC all in the first half. The Djibouti Premier League side pulled a goal back after 87 minutes with Maarouf Abass scoring.
Vipers SC remain top of Group A with 6 points, while Gor Mahia FC are second with 3 points, and ahead of APR FC with a better goal difference.
Gor Mahia 5 APR 0
Kenyan Premier League giants Gor Mahia FC have humbled APR FC 5-0 in the second Group A match of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.
Coach Charles Akonnor’s side produced a memorable performance to see off the Rwanda champions at the Amahoro Stadium on Friday night.
After a tense first 30 minutes, the visiting Kenyan team took the lead after 34 minutes when Michael Kibwage nodded in past Siluane Eman Alberto to make it 1-0.
The home side had no time to settle down before Patrick Essombe unleashed a hard shot from outside the box to beat the APR FC goalkeeper again after a minute.
APR’s attacking line of Ronald Ssekiganda and Dao Rauaf Meme tried to push forward, but were denied space to find the target.
After recess Gor Mahia continued to dominate the match with better movement, high intensity and good defending. Paul Okoth Odhiambo made it 3-0 after 73 minutes moments after the President of Rwanda Paul Kagame had arrived and taken his seat.
Lesley Otieno Owino and Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom added two more goals
Charles Kwablan Akonnor, the Gor Mahia FC coach said that he was proud of his team picking a big win in their opening match. “We still have many matches to come and we shall take every match with seriousness,” added Akonnor.
Gor Mahia FC take the lead in Group A with three points and a better goal advantage than second placed Vipers SC who defeated Garde Republicaine FC 3-0 in the opening match.
Action returns on Saturday with Group B macthes as 2025 winners Singida Black Stars Fc (Tanzania) will face Jamus SC (South Sudan), while Simba SC (Tanzania) battle Mogadishu City Club at the Kigali Pele Stadium.
