Also known as: Cecafa Club Cup
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Audio By VocalizeThe Kenyan Premier League defending champions Gor Mahia have departed for Kigali, Rwanda, for a crucial pre-season tour that will see them face Rwandan giants Rayon Sport in an international friendly before launching their campaign in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup. …
Gor Mahia head to Kigali for CECAFA campaignCitizen Digital
… mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Mbaoma, who scored 14 league goals last season, is the first major addition as the club gears up for the CAF Confederation Cup and the CECAFA Kagame Cup …
Tusker stars told to 'sober up' and challenge for KPL title next seasonCitizen Digital
Gor set for Rayon Sports friendly ahead of Kagame Cup By Milton Ochieng July 08, 2026 05:43 (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 set for Rayon Sports friendly ahead of Kagame CupFormer 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 →
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 →
Tusker FC defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo National Stadium, with goals from Francis Oduor, Engine Ikutwa, and Ian Simiyu. Head coach Julien Mette praised his team's discipline and defensive performance, noting the victory provides a morale boost ahead of their league and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor said defender Mohamed Siraj's loan move to Tusker FC was driven by the player's desire for regular playing time, not by any disagreement between them. Siraj had previously spent time on loan at KCB before returning to Gor Mahia and playing in the CECAFA Kagame Cup.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia have ruled out releasing key players under contract despite foreign clubs expressing interest following the team's run to the CECAFA Kagame Cup final. The club says it needs a strong squad for upcoming CAF Champions League matches and defence of their domestic title.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia will play newly promoted Migori Youth in the Green Legacy Cup on Sunday, August 16 at Nyayo Stadium in a charity match organised by Zamzam Foundation Kenya to raise funds for food security and environmental conservation projects.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rayon Sports won the CECAFA Kagame Cup after beating Gor Mahia 2-1 in extra time at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday. Kameni Herman gave Rayon Sports the lead in the 28th minute before Sharif Musa equalised for Gor Mahia in the 55th minute, with the hosts scoring the decisive goal in extra time.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia will face hosts Rayon Sports in Friday's CECAFA Kagame Cup final, seeking to end a 41-year wait for regional glory. Head coach Charles Akonnor expressed confidence after the team topped their group and defeated Al Hilal in the semi-finals.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia will face Rwanda's Rayon Sports in today's Cecafa Kagame Cup final, seeking to end a 41-year title drought dating back to their 1985 victory. The FKF Premier League champions reached the final after defeating Al Hilal 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC will begin their 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani, hosting the first leg between September 4 and 6 before traveling for the return match a week later. The FKF Cup winners will advance to the second preliminary round if they eliminate Al Ahli Madani, with a place in the group stage at stake.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia will face Egyptian champions Pyramids FC in the opening round of the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League, with the first leg at home between September 4–6. The winner will advance to the second preliminary round.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor believes the Cecafa Kagame Cup has provided vital competitive preparation as the Kenyan champions advance to the tournament final and prepare for CAF Champions League qualifiers. Gor Mahia reached the final after beating Sudan's Al Hilal 8-7 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team is seeking to strengthen their defence ahead of Tuesday's CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-final against Al Hilal in Kigali, after injuries to captain Sylvester Owino, Samuel Kapen, and Patrick Essombe disrupted preparations. The club has identified a centre-back prospect and hopes management will finalize the signing before the FKF Premier League and CAF Champions League campaigns.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has urged patience following his side's early exit from the CECAFA Kagame Cup after losing 2-0 to Rayon Sports, saying the tournament fulfilled its objective of preparing the team for the upcoming FKF Premier League and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns despite the disappointing results.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia must beat Djibouti's Garde Républicaine in their final Group A match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Thursday to keep alive their semi-finals hopes. The Kenyan champions sit second with three points after a 5-0 victory over APR and a 1-0 stoppage-time defeat to Uganda's Vipers.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia defeated hosts APR FC 5-0 in their opening Group A match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Friday at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, with goals from Michael Kibwage, Patrick Essombe, Paul Okoth Odhiambo, Lesley Otieno Owino, and Ebenezer Assifuah-Inkoom.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
FKF Cup champions Tusker FC have landed in Kigali for the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup (July 24–August 7), where they will compete among 12 clubs as preparation for continental competition next season. The Brewers were invited to replace withdrawn Sudanese side Al Merriekh.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says the team will field a more settled starting eleven in tonight's CECAFA Kagame Cup Group A opener against Rwandan giants APR FC at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, having learned from their recent 2-0 friendly loss to Rayon Sports. The Kenyan champions are seeking to end a 41-year trophy drought in the regional competition.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the club is building a stronger, deeper squad to compete with Africa's elite in the CAF Confederation Cup, noting that quality recruitment and a favourable preliminary-round draw will be key to their continental ambitions.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC have signed 25-year-old Ivorian winger Aboubacar Doumbia from Saudi Arabian First Division side Al Orobah. Doumbia brings experience from Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Israel, and represented Ivory Coast at Under-20, Under-23 and senior levels, including at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KF Cup champions Tusker FC have signed 25-year-old Ivorian winger Aboubacar Doumbia from Saudi Arabian First Division side Al Orobah. Doumbia, who has played in Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Israel, is expected to add pace and creativity to Tusker's attack as the club prepares for the FKF Premier League, CAF Confederation Cup and CECAFA Kagame Cup.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's defending champions Gor Mahia have left for Kigali to face Rwandan club Rayon Sport in a pre-season friendly before competing in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, with the travelling party comprising 42 members including 29 players.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC have begun a squad overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season, signing Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma from Remo Stars and extending contracts of midfielder Fabian Adikiny and forward Ian Simiyu, as the club aims to challenge for the domestic league title after finishing fourth in the 2025/26 campaign.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia will play Rwandan club Rayon Sports in an all-expenses-paid friendly match on July 18 in Kigali as part of Rayon Sports' annual Rayon Day celebrations and season launch.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →