Rayon Sports once again made history in the East African Region, after defeating Gor Mahia of Kenya 2-1, winning the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.
It is a great victory for the Rayon Sports team and its fans, as Gikundiro is back at the top of the competition after many years. This trophy also reminded Rayon Sports fans of the club’s strong history in regional competitions.
Its players played with the goal of leaving the name of the team in the history of the CECAFA Kagame Cup, while Gor Mahia came to win this trophy.
The game was characterized by dedication and effort
From the first minute to the last
Rayon Sports continued to use their power in midfield, looking to keep the ball and use it to attack Gor Mahia’s defense. The Kenyan team continued to attack and put pressure on the defenders of the Rayon Sports team.
Rayon Sports, however, continued to persevere and make the most of the opportunities it had. Gikundiro found a way to open the goal, making the game even better.
After scoring the first goal, Rayon Sports continued to protect their defense well and continued to attack the Gor Mahia team.
Even though Rayon Sports had already opened the gates, Gor Mahia did not give up. The Kenyan team continued to try to get back into the game, and when they got a chance they would score one goal, which made things worse for both sides.
On both sides, the players continued to use a lot of effort to score the second goal, this made the game even more intense and you could see that each side wanted to avoid a mistake that would lead to defeat.
On the Rayon Sports side, the players continued to follow the instructions given by the coaches.
Rayon Sports’ second goal turned the game around and Rayon Sports players regained their confidence, while Gor Mahia began to look for a way to equalize.
The next few minutes were marked by intense pressure. Gor Mahia tried to pay back, but Rayon Sports continued to defend their goal
Rayon Sports continued to persevere until the referee signaled the end of the game. That’s when the excitement started for the players, coaches and especially for the fans of Rayon Sports
The game ended
Rayon Sports won the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 by beating Gor Mahia 2-1.
The cup is back in the hands of this team
Rayon Sports last won this tournament in 1998, when it was held in Zanzibar. At that time, the team was in good shape and had been able to prove itself in the regional hockey competition. Since then, Rayon Sports has continued to participate in various regional competitions, but the CECAFA Kagame Cup did not go into its hands until this victory in 2026.
The CECAFA Kagame Cup is one of the most historic competitions in East Africa. The fact that Rayon Sports defeated Gor Mahia, one of the top teams in Kenya, adds to the value of this victory.
Gor Mahia is a team with a strong history in football here in the pre-tournament match they beat APR FC 5 – 0
