Wednesday, July 29
Al Hilal 4-0 KVZ FC
Rayon Sports activities 1-0 Tusker
Togolese midfielder Antonio Kossivi Atisso Kodjo scored the one objective of the match as Rayon Sports activities edged Kenya's Tusker FC 1-0 in an important Group C conflict on the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup.
The victory strengthened the Blues' hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Atisso broke the impasse in first-half stoppage time, capping a dominant opening half by the Rwandan giants. His strike in the end proved sufficient to separate the 2 sides at Kigali Pelé Stadium.
Rayon Sports activities managed possession for a lot of the competition, patiently constructing from the again and transferring the ball confidently by midfield.
Their composed method allowed them to dictate the tempo and create a number of promising possibilities, though an absence of scientific ending prevented them from including to their lead.
The closest they got here to a second objective was within the 58th minute when Elie Tatou Iradukunda rattled the woodwork, leaving Tusker relieved to stay within the contest.
Regardless of that lifeline, the Kenyan champions struggled to maintain any attacking momentum and barely threatened the Rayon Sports activities defence.
Tusker relied on aggressive urgent and fast counterattacks, however the Blues remained effectively organised and composed in possession. The Kenyan aspect didn’t create any clear-cut alternatives or severely take a look at the Rayon goalkeeper.
The win strikes Rayon Sports activities onto six factors in Group C, degree with Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman, organising a doubtlessly decisive showdown between the 2 sides for prime spot within the group.
Al Hilal cruise previous KVZ
Earlier on Wednesday, Al Hilal Omdurman underlined their title credentials with a commanding 4-0 victory over Zanzibar's KVZ FC.
The Sudanese giants made a flying begin, with Mohamed Abdelrahman opening the scoring after simply 5 minutes.
Their dominance continued all through the primary half, and Ahmed M'Bareck doubled the lead within the twenty ninth minute to provide Al Hilal a snug benefit heading into the break.
Al Hilal remained in full management after halftime, pinning KVZ deep inside their very own half whereas limiting the Zanzibar aspect to few significant assaults.
Their persistence paid off late within the match as Samura added a 3rd objective within the eightieth minute earlier than Akire accomplished the rout in stoppage time.
The emphatic victory was Al Hilal's second successive win of the event, following their 2-0 overcome Tusker FC within the opening spherical.
Consideration now turns to the eagerly anticipated conflict between Al Hilal and Rayon Sports activities, with each side degree on six factors and battling for prime spot in Group C.
