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.