# CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cecafa-kagame-cup-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-03T11:44:50.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup began with Sudanese club Al Hilal posting a 2‑0 victory over Tusker FC in the Group C opener, giving them an early lead in the tournament. Over the following weeks the competition progressed, and Kenyan champions Gor Mahia advanced through the group stage and into the knockout rounds. In the semi‑final in Kigali, Gor Mahia and Al Hilal drew 1‑1 after extra time, but Gor Mahia prevailed 5‑4 in the penalty shoot‑out, securing a place in the final and ending Al Hilal’s campaign.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Gor Mahia defeats Al Hilal on penalties to reach CECAFA Kagame Cup final

Gor Mahia beat Al Hilal on penalties after a 1‑1 draw, advancing to the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final in Kigali.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gor-mahia-defeats-al-hilal-on-penalties-to-reach-cecafa-kagame-cup-final

### 2026-07-26: Al Hilal advance with 2-0 win over Tusker FC in CECAFA Kagame Cup opener

Al Hilal beat Tusker FC 2-0 in the CECAFA Kagame Cup opener; Jamus SC upset Singida, Gor Mahia won 5-0, and other group results followed.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-hilal-advance-with-2-0-win-over-tusker-fc-in-cecafa-kagame-cup-opener

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Cite as: CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cecafa-kagame-cup-2026