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Rayon Sports

Rayon Sports — Rwandan football club that won the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, defeating Gor Mahia 2-1 in the final.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Tusker exit Kagame Cup after defeat to Rayon Sports By Festus Lango July 29, 2026 09:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Tusker FC's hopes of progressing to the knockout stages of the 2026

    Tusker exit Kagame Cup after defeat to Rayon Sports
  3. Citizen Digital

    Kagame Cup: Tusker seek win against hosts Rayon Sports By Angel Shantel July 29, 2026 08:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Tusker are aiming to bounce back from their opening defeat at th

    Kagame Cup: Tusker seek win against hosts Rayon Sports
  4. Citizen Digital

    Our target is to progress beyond the group stage and reach the quarter-finals." Tusker will spend the next two weeks in Rwanda competing in the CECAFA Kagame Cup, where they have been drawn in Group C alongside Al Hilal, Rayon Sports and Zanzibar's KVZ Sports Club.

    Tusker building squad to challenge Africa's best, says Mette
  5. The Standard

    Group C brings together Sudanese powerhouse Al Hilal, Rwandan giants Rayon Sports, Tusker and Zanzibar's KVZ SC.

    Tusker target strong start as CECAFA Kagame Cup offers ideal CAF test
  6. Citizen 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 Cup

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 11 August

  1. Gor Mahia refuses to sell players amid CAF Champions League preparation

    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

  2. Gor Mahia faces Migori Youth in charity Green Legacy Cup

    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

Friday 7 August

  1. Rayon Sports defeat Gor Mahia in CECAFA Kagame Cup final

    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

  2. Gor Mahia aim for first CECAFA Kagame Cup title in 41 years

    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

  3. Gor Mahia seek first Cecafa Kagame Cup title since 1985

    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

Thursday 6 August

  1. Tusker to face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in CAF Confederation Cup

    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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Gor Mahia coach says Cecafa Cup aids CAF Champions League prep

    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

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

  2. Tusker FC coach Mette seeks patience after CECAFA Kagame exit

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Tusker knocked out of Kagame Cup after Rayon Sports loss

    Kenyan side Tusker FC lost 1-0 to Rayon Sports of Rwanda in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, marking their second consecutive defeat in Group C and eliminating them from the knockout stages.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tusker face Rayon Sports in Kagame Cup Group C fixture

    Kenyan side Tusker seek their first points at the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after a 2-0 opening loss to Al Hilal, facing hosts Rayon Sports in Group C on Wednesday in Kigali.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Tusker strengthening squad for CAF Confederation Cup campaign

    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

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Tusker use CECAFA Kagame Cup to prepare for CAF debut

    Tusker are competing in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, which begins Friday in Rwanda, as preparation for their return to continental football in the CAF Confederation Cup. Coach Julien Mette views the regional tournament as an opportunity to measure the team against East and Central African clubs before their first CAF Confederation Cup campaign since 1994.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Gor Mahia to face Rayon Sports in Rwanda friendly

    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

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