Vipers SC are currently waiting for the outcome of the Rayon Sport vs Al Hilal match to determine their progression in the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026. The Uganda Premier League champions finished second in Group A following a competitive group stage held this August.
How did Vipers SC finish in Group A?
Vipers SC finished in second place in Group A with six points, trailing leaders Kenya’s Gor Mahia on goal difference. The Venoms' fate in the tournament now rests on the result of the Group C encounter between Rwanda’s Rayon Sport and Sudan’s Al Hilal.
Gor Mahia proved to be the heavyweights of the group, securing maximum points. Vipers SC, despite their dominance in the local league, find themselves in a tight spot as they look to advance beyond the group stages.
- Gor Mahia: 6 points (Group A leaders)
- Vipers SC: 6 points (Group A runners-up)
- Rayon Sport: Awaiting result
- Al Hilal: Awaiting result
Kagame Cup 2026 group standings drama
The math is simple but nerve-wracking for the Venoms. Because they finished on six points, equal to Gor Mahia but behind on goal difference, they are looking toward the Group C fixture to see if they can squeeze through.
It is a high-stakes waiting game. Wamma! The Ugandan giants must hope that the combination of Rayon Sport and Al Hilal plays out in a way that favors them. If the Group C match doesn't go their way, the Uganda Premier League champions will be heading home early from this CECAFA showpiece.
Will Vipers SC advance in the Kagame Cup?
Vipers SC will only advance if the result between Rayon Sport and Al Hilal allows them to move forward based on the tournament's tie-breaking rules. They currently sit behind Gor Mahia in Group A.
Source: Kawowo Sports
