Rwandan giants Rayon Sports made history by winning the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after defeating Kenya’s Gor Mahia 2-1 after extra time in the final at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali.
The final was fiercely contested, with both teams producing an impressive performance before Rayon Sports found the decisive goal in extra time to secure the title in front of their home supporters.
The victory crowned Rayon Sports as the new CECAFA Kagame Cup champions, capping off a remarkable campaign and giving Rwanda the honor of lifting the regional trophy on home soil.
For Gor Mahia, it was a heartbreaking defeat after a determined display that ultimately fell short of delivering the championship.
Rayon Sports’ triumph is another sign of the continued growth of Rwandan football in the East and Central African region, as the club adds another memorable chapter to the history of the CECAFA Kagame Cup.
