Jamus SC crowned South Sudan Premier League champions – CECAFA FOOTBALL

The curtains will finally roll out when the regional 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup kicks off at Rwanda’s Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday.

Uganda Premier League reigning champions Vipers SC who have been very busy in the transfer market will take to the field first in a Group A match against Dhibouti’s Gade Republicaine FC.

The regional tournament which provides teams in the Zone a platform to prepare ahead of the CAF competitions returns to Kigali since it was last held in 2019 when KCCA FC (Uganda) defeated Al Merriekh SC (Sudan) in the final.

Shema Ngoga Fabrice, President of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) says they are excited to see the CECAFA Kagame Cup return to Kigali. “We ae very excited that the tournament returns to Rwanda since 2019. We are determined to have a very succesfull tournament,” added Shema.

The second match in the competition will see two teams that have each lifted the trophy thrice APR FC (Rwanda) and Kenyan giants Gor Mahia FC clash as hich promises to be a thriller.

On Saturday the defending champions Singida Black Stars FC (Tanzania) will face South Sudan’s Jamus SC in a Group B match, while another Tanzanian side Simba SC take on Mogadishu City Club FC.

With excitement buzzing in Kigali ahead of kick off, other stakeholders around Africa will also have the opportunity to watch he matches live on Rwanda Broadcasting Agency and Azam TV.

The tournament which will feature 12 teams will climax on August 7^th with the champion bagging US$30,000, the runner up US$20,000, and the third placed team US$10,000.

Rwanda President Paul Kagame has supported the regional club tournament catering for the cash prize since 2002.

Group A: APR FC, Vipers SC, Gor Mahia FC, Garde Republicaine

Group B: Singida Black, Simba SC, Jamus SC, Mogadishu CC

Group C: Al Hilal SC, Rayon Sports FC, Tusker FC, KVZ SC