Tanzanian powerhouse Simba SC have been formally eradicated from the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, bringing an early finish to a marketing campaign that promised a lot however delivered little.
The Msimbazi giants have collected simply two factors from their opening two matches, leaving them with no mathematical likelihood of reaching the semi-finals.
Though Simba nonetheless have one group-stage match remaining in opposition to home rivals Singida Black Stars, even a victory would take them to 5 factors—not sufficient to safe a spot within the final 4.
With Al Hilal and Rayon Sports activities already sitting on six factors, Simba can not end among the many groups advancing to the semi-finals, sealing a shock early exit for one of many match favourites.
The membership will now flip its consideration to Simba Day on August 8, when they’re scheduled to face Tusker FC at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Tusker additionally eradicated
Tusker FC have additionally been knocked out of the Kagame Cup after struggling a 1-0 defeat to Rayon Sports activities.
The Kenyan facet wanted a minimum of a constructive outcome to maintain their qualification hopes alive, however Rayon’s victory confirmed their elimination with one group-stage match nonetheless to play.
A number of golf equipment have now seen their semi-final hopes extinguished because the race for the final 4 intensifies.
Mogadishu Metropolis Membership, Garde Républicaine, KVZ FC, Tusker FC and Simba SC have all been eradicated from the competitors.
