Rayon Sport win the 2026 Cecafa Kagame Cup after defeating Kenya’s Gor Mahia 2-1 in a thrilling final at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. Daniel Muhoza secured the victory for the Rwandan giants by scoring the decisive goal in extra time following a 1-1 deadlock during normal time.
Rayon Sport end 28-year wait
Rayon Sport ended a punishing 28-year wait for major silverware by clinching the 2026 Cecafa Kagame Cup title in Rwanda. This victory marks the second time the Rwandan giants have claimed this prestigious regional trophy, officially breaking a drought that has haunted the club for nearly three decades.
It was a tense affair from the first whistle at the Amahoro Stadium. Both sides looked equally matched, trading blows in a high-stakes encounter that left fans on the edge of their seats. By the end of regulation time, the score was tied at 1-1, forcing the final into extra time.
How did Rayon Sport beat Gor Mahia?
Rayon Sport beat Gor Mahia 2-1 in extra time to secure the championship. After a grueling 1-1 draw in normal time, Daniel Muhoza found the back of the net during the additional periods to ensure the trophy heads to Kigali.
- Winning Team: Rayon Sport
- Losing Team: Gor Mahia
- Score: 2-1 (AET)
- Venue: Amahoro Stadium, Kigali
- Winning Scorer: Daniel Muhoza
Wamma! The atmosphere in Kigali was electric as the Rwandan side finally broke their long-standing curse. For Gor Mahia, the Kenyan giants, it is a bitter pill to swallow after pushing the hosts to the absolute limit.
Who won the 2026 Cecafa Kagame Cup?
Rayon Sport is the winner of the 2026 Cecafa Kagame Cup. They defeated Kenyan side Gor Mahia 2-1 in the final held at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.
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