Gor Mahia will be aiming to move one step closer to CECAFA Kagame Cup glory when they face Sudanese giants Al Hilal in the first semi-final at Kigali Pele Stadium on Tuesday.
The Kenyan champions have impressed throughout the tournament and now stand just 90 minutes away from a place in the final as they take on one of the region’s most experienced sides.
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Head coach Charles Akonnor believes his team is ready for the challenge despite acknowledging the quality of their opponents.
“We believe in ourselves as Gor Mahia and together with the support of our fans we are ready to carry the flag high,” said Akonnor ahead of the encounter.
Defender Daniel Sakari Macheso echoed his coach’s confidence, insisting the players are fully focused on securing a place in the final.
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Al Hilal coach Guy Bukasa has also set his sights on victory, describing the semi-final as a match his side must win.
“We are in the semi-final and the target is to win. When you reach this stage of the competition, you have to fight to make the final,” said Bukasa.
Both teams enter the knockout clash with identical records, having scored six goals and collected six points during the group stage.
The winner will advance to the final and remain in contention for the tournament’s top prize of USD 30,000, with the overall prize pool funded by Rwanda President Paul Kagame.
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