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Express FC defeat KMKM to storm CECAFA Kagame Cup 2021 final
Express FC have defeated Zanzibar’s KMKM SC 2-1 to storm the final of the regional CECAFA Kagame Cup 2021.
Muzamiru Mutyaba and Eric Kambale netted second half goals to cancel out Ibrahim Abdallah Hamad’s goal in a match played this evening at the Azam Complex, Chamazi in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
Express FC had dominated play for most of the first half, but Hamad put KMKM SC ahead with a well taken free-kick at the stroke of half time.
But the Uganda Premier League champions returned charged and quickly made it 1-1 wit Mutyaba curving well a free kick from outside the box to beat KMKM SC goalkeeper Nassor Abdulla Nassor after 56 minutes.
The two teams created more scoring opportunities, but the goalkeepers were in good form to stop the attempts.
With a minute played of the added time Martin Kizza was brought down in the box and referee Malong Ring from South Sudan pointed to the spot. Kambale with all the composure placed the ball in the next to make it 2-1.
Ali Vuai Shein, the KMKM Sc coach said his team had played well apart from the late mistake that resulted into the penalty.
The Express head coach Wasswa Bbosa praised his players for fighting back from a goal down. “I am happy that we are finally in the final,” Wasswa.
On Wednesday Azam FC (Tanzania) will face guest side Nyasa Big Bullets FC in the second semi final match at the Azam Complex, Chamazi. The final will be played on August 14th.
Kenya Premier League reigning champions, Gor Mahia FC have made an early arrival in Kigali, Rwanda ahead of the regional CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.
The three time CECAFA Kagame Cup winners arrived today in Kigali for few days of training.
Coach Charles Kwabian Akonnor’s team will also have the opportunity to test themselves against Rayon Sports FC in the annual Rayon Day celebrations on Saturday.
“I am very delighted that the CECAFA Kagame Cup comes at such a time because it will give the team good preparations ahead of the new season,” says coach Akonnor.
K’Ogalo as the team is known will have few days of training and acclimatize before kick starting their Group A campaign against Rwanda giants APR FC on July 24th at the Amahoro Stadium.
The Gor Mahia FC side has been busy in the transfer market and will have the opportunity to test some of their new recruits in the regional tournament. The team also has three Ghanaian players; George Amonoo, Ebenezer Boadi Adu-Kwau and Ebenezer Assifuah, Isaac Deng Kur (South Sudan) and Ariste Patrick Ekandjoum Essombe from Cameroon.
Gor Mahia FC, the 1980, 1981 and 1985 CECAFA Kagame Cup winners will face Vipers SC (Uganda) and Garde Republicaine FC (Djibouti) in their second and third group A matches respectively.
The top team from the three groups, together with the best second placed team in all the three groups will qualify for the semi final of the competition.
The winners will bag US$30,000, the runners up US$20,000, and the third placed team US$10,000.
The Serengeti Boys stopped Australia U-17 to complete their campaign in the 4-Nation China International Youth Football Tournament on a high.
Hamisi Chenga and Sadam Hussei each netted a brace, while Razaki Mbengelendi netted the other as Tanzania defeated Austarlai U-17s team 5-2 in match played at the Yinchaun Sports Centre Helanshan Stadium on Saturday.
The Serengeti Boys started the campaign with a 3-2 win against Nigeria 3-2, and followed it up with a 2-0 victory against hosts China.
Tanzania, the runner-ups at the CAF U-17 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) used the invitational tournament to prepare for the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2026 to take place in December.
Elieneza Nsanganzelu, the Tanzania U-17 head coach said that he was happy with the way his team treated each match in the Invitational tournament.
“We have learnt some lessons and we shall keep working hard to improve ahead of the FIFA U-17 World Cup,” added Nsangazelu.
Sudan Premier League champions Al Hilal SC have announced a sponsorship package of US$100,000 towards the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.
Rwanda will host the regional tournament from July 24th to August 7th in Kigali.
Al Hilal SC who will also participate in the tournament announced their sponsorship during a press conference held at the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) Accommodation Facility on Friday.
Fabrice Shema Ngoga, the FERWAFA President thanked Al Hilal for coming on board to support the CECAFA Kagame Cup. “We are hoping more partners come on board to support the tournament because we must always dream of getting bigger,” said Ngoga.
He also thanked Azam TV who are the broadcast partners of CECAFA for the continuous support.
The Al Hilal SC CEO, Yasir Hassan Ibrahim said they are happy to support CECAFA towards the regional tournament. “On behalf of the Board of Directors of Ali Hilal SC we are happy to partner and participate in the CECAFA Kagame Cup. We thank Rwanda for the good hospitality when we played in the Rwanda League last season,” added the Club CEO.
Jean Sseninde, the Interim Executive Director of CECAFA thanked the leadership of Al Hilal SC for the timely support of the competition. “It is only the beginning of good things to happen and we thank the management of the Club and the Rwanda Football leadership as well,” added Sseninde.
The CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 will attract 12 teams with the champions walking away with US$30,000, the runner-up US$20,000 and third placed team US$10,000.
Rwanda President Paul Kagame who is also the Patron of CECAFA has contributed prize money towards the tournament since 2002.
The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) have said they are prepared to host a very successful CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.
Rwanda will host the regional tournament from July 24th to August 7th at the Amahoro Stadium and Kigali Pele Stadium.
Bonnie Mugabe, the FERWAFA General Secretary made it clear during a press conference held at the Amahoro Stadium Press Conference Hall, that they are prepared to give top class hosting capabilities to one of Africa’s biggest Club tournaments.
He made it clear that after successfully hosting the FIFA Series this year, FERWAFA are very confident that they will host one of the most successful Kagame Cup tournaments. “We are expecting many partners to come on board and support the tournament because we are looking at success,” added Mugabe.
He also explained that although some teams from Tunisia and Libya had promised to enter as guest sides, they had later withdrawn because of some challenges. “We are hoping to host the CECAFA Kagame Cup for the next three years in a row,” added Mugabe.
The CECAFA Interim Executive Director, Jean Sseninde also thanked FERWAFA for coming up to host the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026. “We plan to have many more teams participate in the tournament next year including guest sides,” explained Sseninde.
She also made it clear that US$60,000 will be up for garbs for the top three teams. The champions will pocket US$30,000, the runners-up US$20,000, and the third placed team US$10,000.
Rwanda President and CECAFA Patron, Paul Kagame has supported the tournament with cash prizes since 2002.
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