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Cecafa

Cecafa — regional football confederation that organizes tournaments including the Women's Challenge Cup and CAF Women's Champions League qualifiers across East and Central Africa.

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In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    They had just completed a high-intensity CECAFA tournament in Rwanda, where almost seven of their players suffered injuries.

    Muhiddin: AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia set for explosive KPL title race
  3. Citizen Digital

    26 01:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Emily Kemunto of Kenya Police Bullets FC celebrates scoring against Kampala Queens of Uganda during their 5th edition of the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA

    Police Bullets off to a flyer in CAF CL qualifiers
  4. Citizen Digital

    Although we did not progress from the group stages of the CECAFA tournament, I got an opportunity to work on a number of things with my teammates.” Mbaoma is part of an ambitious recruitment drive by the Brewers as they seek to bounce back and build a roster capable of competing

    Victor Mbaoma eyes impactful debut season at Tusker
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    Police Bullets draw Simba Queens in CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers By Brian Ouma July 30, 2026 02:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya Police Bullets players celebrate after their offici

    Police Bullets draw Simba Queens in CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers
  7. Citizen Digital

    Gor Mahia off to Kigali for Rayon Sport clash, Cecafa campaign By Tony Owori July 16, 2026 06:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia celebrate after winning the KPL title in 2025/26 season.

    Gor Mahia off to Kigali for Rayon Sport clash, Cecafa campaign
  8. Citizen Digital

    taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The meeting brought together FKF's National Executive Committee (NEC), alongside representatives from FIFA, CAF and CECAFA

    Hussein welcomes FIFA, CAF engagement on FKF reforms
  9. Citizen Digital

    The meeting brought together FKF leadership, members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), and representatives from FIFA, CAF and CECAFA to discuss the federation's priorities and the implementation of key football development programmes.

    FKF meet FIFA and CAF over football development plans
  10. June 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    Cecafa reject FKF appeal over Junior Starlets vs Sudan thriller By Geoffrey Mwamburi June 19, 2026 06:04 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya’s Junior Starlets players celebrate scoring against Namibia dur

    Cecafa reject FKF appeal over Junior Starlets vs Sudan thriller
  12. Citizen Digital

    FKF protest Cecafa decision to overturn Kenya’s 16-0 win against Sudan By Jackson Kilonzi June 18, 2026 07:54 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya’s Junior Starlets players celebrate scoring against Namibi

    FKF protest Cecafa decision to overturn Kenya’s 16-0 win against Sudan
  13. Citizen Digital

    She has also officiated in regional and continental competitions, including CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers, CECAFA tournaments and FIFA-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

    Referee Josephine Wanjiku reflects on 'proud' WAFCON selection

Thursday 27 August

  1. Muhiddin predicts fierce AFC Leopards-Gor Mahia KPL title battle

    Former Harambee Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin expects AFC Leopards and defending champions Gor Mahia to wage a fierce battle for the FKF Premier League title, with Leopards driven by their quest for a first league crown since 1998. Muhiddin believes Gor Mahia will be formidable once their injured players recover from the CECAFA tournament.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Kenya Police Bullets beat Simba Queens in CAF qualifier

    Kenya Police Bullets defeated Tanzanian champions Simba Queens 2-1 in the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, with goals from Faith Mboya and Martha Amunyolete. Coach David Vijago is confident of winning the 2026 CECAFA Women's Challenge and qualifying for the CAF Women's Champions League for the first time.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Nigerian striker Mbaoma joins Tusker for debut season

    Tusker FC's new Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma, signed on a one-year deal, aims to help the club win their first league title in four years after finishing ninth last season. Mbaoma arrives with a 25-goal record from the Nigerian Premier Football League.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Police Bullets face Simba Queens in CECAFA qualifiers

    Kenya Police Bullets have been drawn in Group C of the 2026 CECAFA Qualifiers for the CAF Women's Champions League, alongside Tanzanian giants Simba Queens and Burundi's Top Girls. The regional qualifiers will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from August 21 to 31, with only the tournament winner securing qualification to the CAF Women's Champions League finals.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Gor Mahia travels to Kigali for Rayon Sport friendly

    Defending Kenyan league champions Gor Mahia have departed for Kigali to face Rwandan side Rayon Sport in a friendly match on Saturday, with the contingent of 42 members traveling in two batches due to flight constraints before the CECAFA tournament (July 24–August 7, 2026).

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. FKF president welcomes FIFA, CAF engagement on reforms

    FKF President Hussein Mohamed described a joint meeting with FIFA and CAF delegations in Nairobi as "a good day for football," saying the discussions marked an important step towards strengthening the game ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and addressing key issues affecting the federation.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. FKF hosts FIFA and CAF delegation on football development

    The Football Kenya Federation held discussions with FIFA and CAF representatives in Nairobi on governance, institutional stability, and football development, with focus on Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Cecafa nullifies Kenya's 16-0 Junior Starlets victory over Sudan

    Cecafa has rejected the Football Kenya Federation's appeal and replaced Kenya's Junior Starlets' 16-0 win over Sudan in the CECAFA Under 17 Women's Championship with a 3-0 walkover after the match was abandoned when Sudan was reduced to six players due to injuries.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. FKF protests CECAFA's overturning of Kenya's 16-0 victory

    Football Kenya Federation has launched an official protest against CECAFA's decision to replace Kenya's 16-0 win over Sudan with a 3-0 walkover in the CECAFA Under-17 Women's Championship, arguing Kenya was not responsible for the match abandonment and should not be penalized.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku selected for WAFCON

    Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been selected by CAF to officiate at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where she and compatriot Elizabeth Njoroge are among 18 centre referees chosen for the tournament. Wanjiku described the selection as "immense pride" and recognition at Africa's women's football grandest stage.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Kenya Police Bullets win third consecutive women's football title

    Kenya Police Bullets defeated Madira Soccer Assassins 1-0 to secure their third consecutive FKF Women's Premier League championship, earning qualification for CECAFA qualifiers for the CAF Women's Champions League in Tanzania. FKF President Hussein Mohammed expressed commitment to increasing investment and support for women's football clubs.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya Police Bullets seek squad reinforcements for CAF qualifiers

    Kenya Police Bullets won the 2025-26 FKF Women's Premier League title, their third successive championship, and chairperson Munga Nyale has called for squad reinforcements ahead of the CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers scheduled for August 22 to September 6, 2026, in Rwanda.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Police Bullets target Women's Champions League after league three-peat

    Kenya Police Bullets FC has won the Kenya Women's Premier League for the third consecutive time and now aims to compete in the Women's Champions League Cecafa region qualifiers, scheduled for August 22–September 6 in Kigali, Rwanda. Coach David Vijago warned the team against complacency despite their domestic success.

    13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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