The group stage of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup has concluded, confirming the four clubs that will battle for a place in the final as the tournament enters its decisive knockout phase.

Group winners Rayon Sports FC, Jamus FC, and Gor Mahia FC secured automatic qualification to the semi-finals following impressive performances in their respective groups. Completing the semi-final line-up is Al Hilal SC, who advanced as the tournament’s best-ranked losing team after the conclusion of the group stage.

The qualification of the four sides sets the stage for two highly anticipated encounters at Kigali Pele Stadium on Tuesday, 4th August 2026, where the finalists will be determined.

The first semi-final will kick off at 15:00, with Gor Mahia FC taking on Al Hilal SC in what promises to be a closely contested East African derby. Later in the evening, at 19:00, hosts Rayon Sports FC will face South Sudan’s Jamus FC in another blockbuster fixture expected to draw thousands of football fans.

After days of thrilling football, passionate support, and fierce competition among the region’s top clubs, the CECAFA Kagame Cup now reaches its most exciting phase, where every match is a winner-takes-all contest and a single moment can define a team’s journey.