CECAFA Kagame Cup: Azam FC defeat defending champions KCCA FC

Vodacom Tanzania Premier League side, Azam FC have defeated KCCA FC 2-0 in a Group B match of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2021.

Peter Paul Kasunda netted a brace to make sure the ice cream makers made a good start at the Azam Complex, Chamazi on Monday night.

It was a sweet revenge for Azam FC who lost 1-0 to the Ugandan side in the 2019 final in Kigali, Rwanda.

Earlier Brian Ahebwa missed from close range after 24 minutes before Herbert Achai also had his hot blocked by Azam FC goalkeeper Benedict Florence Haule. Brian Majwega was also forced to clear off the line mid way the first half before the game went into a goalless draw after 45 minutes.

Early in the second half Idd Bahati Kipagwile crossed to Kasunda who slotted past the KCCA FC goalkeeper before he made it 2-0 on 63 minutes. On the two occasions KCCA defender Denis Iguma failed to make the last clearance.

KCCA FC tried to fight back, but found a steady Azam FC defending line.

“We did not play well today and also missed the chances we created. We need to improve in our second match,” said KCCA FC coach Morley Byekwaso.

The Azam FC coach Vivier Bahati said it was a good display by his team. “We want to continue playing good football as the tournament progresses,” he added.

In an earlier Group B match Burundi’s Le Messager Ngozi battled to a 1-1 draw against Zanzibar Premier League champions KMKM SC. Akbar Muderi netted for the Burundian side, while Mohamed Said Mohamed scored for KMKM SC.

Action will return on Wednesday with two matches on card as Nyasa Big Bullets face Express FC, while Atlabara FC battle Young Africans SC in Group A matches.