CECAFA Kagame Cup: Fixture schedule released as Gor Mahia learn potential routes to final

CECAFA Kagame Cup: Fixture schedule released as Gor Mahia learn potential routes to final

Mark Kinyanjui 13:50 - 04.07.2024

Gor Mahia's potential route to the final of the CECAFA Kagame Cup has been unveiled following the release of fixtures.

As the 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup approaches, Gor Mahia's potential route to the final has been outlined with the release of the tournament's fixtures. The event is set to kick off next week in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, promising thrilling matches and intense competition.

Gor Mahia, placed in Group B, will face formidable opponents: Sudanese powerhouse Al Hilal Omdurman, 2023-24 Zambian Premier League champions Red Arrows, and former Djibouti Premier League champions Telecom FC. 

Their campaign begins on Wednesday, July 10, at 9PM with a clash against Red Arrows at the Azam Complex. Following this, they will take on Telecom FC at the same venue on Saturday, July 13, before concluding their group stage fixtures against Al Hilal on Tuesday, July 16, at 4PM.

Meanwhile, the tournament's opening day will feature three other matches. Coastal Union FC, representing Tanzania in the 2024/2025 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup and coached by former Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma, will face Somalia's Dekadaha. 

Later, Ugandan side SC Villa will go up against El Merriekh Bentiu FC from South Sudan in a Group C match at the Azam Complex.

 SC Villa, recent winners of the Ugandan Premier League after a 20-year wait, are seasoned participants in the regional tournament with three previous titles. El Merriekh Bentiu, the 2023/2024 South Sudan League champions, will be making their debut in the CECAFA Kagame Cup.

 The day's final match will see Rwanda Premier League champions APR FC battle Tanzania's Singida Big Stars FC in another Group C encounter.

Yusuf Mossi, the CECAFA Competitions Manager, announced that July 11th will be a rest day before the action resumes on July 12th with four matches. 

The group stage will conclude on July 16, determining the teams advancing to the semi-finals on July 19th. The top team from each of the three groups, along with the best runner-up, will progress to the semi-final stage. 

The tournament will culminate on July 21 with both the play-off for third place and the final taking place at the Azam Complex, Chamazi.

Gor Mahia's journey in the 2024 CECAFA Kagame Cup is set to be challenging but full of potential. With the fixtures now in place, fans eagerly anticipate seeing how the team navigates through their group and beyond. The team's performance in these crucial matches will determine their path to the final and their quest for regional glory.

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