All roads lead to the Kigali Pele Stadium on Tuesday to witness the semi-final stage of the regional CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026. The first match will see three time winners Gor Mahia FC from Kenya face Al Hilal SC (Sudan) in what promises to be a thriller.
Guy Bukasa has made it clear that his Al Hilal side will walk on to the pitch with one mission to win and get to the final. “We are in the semi-final and the target is to win. When you reach this stage of the competition, you have to fight to make the final,” says Bukasa.
He said although they respect Gor Mahia FC, his team is well prepared for the match in all aspects. “Gor Mahia deserve our respect. The tactical approach will be very important because both teams like to build from the goalkeepers,” added Bukasa.
Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor also made it clear that although they respect Al Hilal as a strong force in African Football, the Kenyan champions are well prepared for the encounter.
“We believe in ourselves as Gor Mahia and together with the support of our fans we are ready to carry the fly high,” added Akonnor.
Gor Mahia defender Daniel Sakari Macheso, also made it clear that the boys are geared up for the semi-final clash. Interestingly the two teams go into the knock-out stage having each netted six goals and conceded more in the group stage to finish with six points respectively.
The second semi-final between surprise package Jamus SC from South Sudan and home side Rayon Sport FC also promises to be a tough battle.
Francis Haringingo, the Rayon Sport coach admits the match will be very tough against a Jamus SC side that topped a tough group that had holders Singida Black Stars and Simba SC. “We shall give everything possible to reach the final,” he added.
The Jamus SC head coach Saber Ben Jabria says his team is ready for the challenge. “We are not scared playing infront of the home crowd because the boys are ready and determined to prove a point,” added the coach.
The two teams go into the semi-final as the only unbeaten sides in the group stage. Rayon Sports FC where the only team to collect maximum points in the group, while Jamus SC picked two wins and a draw.
A total of US$60,000 prize money courtesy of the Rwanda President Paul Kagame awaits the top three teams. The winner will bag US$30,000, the ruuner-up US$20,000 and te third placed team US$10,000.
