Friday
Group A, Matchday one
– Vipers SC vs Garde Républicaine at Amahoro Stadium (3:00 p.m.)
– APR FC vs Gor Mahia FC at Amahoro Stadium (7:00 p.m.)
APR FC will open their 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup marketing campaign towards Kenya's Gor Mahia at Amahoro Stadium on Friday night.
The Group A fixture, scheduled for 7 p.m., will observe the opening match between Uganda's Vipers SC and Djibouti's Garde Républicaine at 3 p.m.
Forward of the sport, APR’s head coach Abderrahim Taleb mentioned he’s inspired by the progress the staff has made throughout its two-week pre-season.
“The boys have labored very exhausting and proven nice angle and dedication,” he mentioned.
Taleb can also be anticipated to make use of the event to evaluate his squad and combine new signings forward of the aggressive season.
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor mentioned his facet has analysed each its personal performances and APR forward of the opening match.
“We all know the place we have to enhance. We watched our earlier match and likewise analysed our opponents. That offers us a good thought of how they function,” he mentioned.
“This event is essential as a result of it helps us consider our gamers, perceive their strengths and see how they’ll enhance the staff,” he added.
APR have gained three of their 5 aggressive conferences with Gor Mahia. The Kenyan membership has one win, whereas one match led to a draw.
The 2 sides are joined in Group A by Vipers SC and Garde Républicaine. The event options 22 matches, together with 18 group-stage video games, two semi-finals, a third-place playoff and the ultimate.
