Kenya Police FC are out of the CECAFA Kagame Cup despite their 2-0 win over Ethiopia Coffee SC on Monday afternoon.
Late goals from Alvin Mange’ni and David Okoth ensured that the Kenyan representatives in the tournament finished their group games with six points but results elsewhere now see them out of the competition.
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Singida Black Stars FC who beat Police in their second game proceeded to the semi-finals of the competition after finishing top in Group A with 7 points. Coach Miguel Gamondi’s team defeated Garde Cotes (Djibouti) 1-0 in their last match played at the KMC Stadium; substitute Muaku Mkalanga netting the all-important goal.
2024 finalists’ APR FC from Rwanda will now join Singida and KMC FC in the knockout stage. The Rwanda side settled for a 1-1 draw against KMC FC in a Group B match played at the KMC Stadium on Monday.
The two teams finished with 7 points apiece, but the Rwanda giants finished top and KMC FC are the best second placed team since no team in Group C can reach the points they have accumulated.
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In another Group B match played at the Gen. Gen. Isamuhyo Stadium Zanzibar champions Mlandege FC defeated Bumamuru FC (Burundi) 3-0. Aimar Hafidh and Hamis M’sa scored for Mlandege FC, while Muhamed Abdoul Herve netted an own goal.
Two Group C matches will be played on Wednesday to decide the last team that will qualify for the semis. Mogadishu City Club will face Alahly Wad Madani, while Al Hilal Omdurman face Kator FC (South Sudan).
The CECAFA Kagame Cup 2025 is sponsored by Betika, while the President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame provides US$60,000 towards the cash prizes.
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