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CECAFA Kagame Cup: How much money Gor Mahia took home after finishing as runners-up
08th August, 2026 09:16 AM
Gor Mahia have secured a US$20,000 (approximately KSh2.6 million) cash prize after finishing runners-up in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup.
Rayon Sports walked away with the biggest financial reward after completing their impressive campaign as champions. The Rwandan side earned US$30,000 (about Ksh3.9 million), while Gor Mahia received US$20,000 (approximately Ksh2.6 million) for finishing second.
Sudan’s Al Hilal SC claimed third place and collected US$10,000 (around Ksh1.3 million) after beating South Sudanese side Jamus SC 2-0 in the third-place playoff.
The figures are based on an approximate exchange rate of US$1 = Ksh130, meaning the three leading teams shared a combined US$60,000 in prize money.
How Gor Mahia lost the CECAFA Kagame Cup final
Cheered on by thousands of supporters, Rayon Sports broke the deadlock in the 27th minute when Cameroonian forward Junior Kameni converted a close-range opportunity.
Gor Mahia had enjoyed the better of the opening 20 minutes, but a defensive error allowed Kameni to take advantage and put the Rwandan outfit ahead.
Rayon Sports appeared to have doubled their advantage three minutes before halftime, but the effort was ruled out for handball, with Akbar Muderi receiving a yellow card.
Gor Mahia responded strongly after the restart and drew level in the 53rd minute. Shariff Sabuni Sirengo produced a superb effort from outside the penalty area that flew beyond Rayon Sports goalkeeper Junior Dande.
Neither side could find another goal during the regulation 90 minutes, forcing the contest into an additional 30 minutes.
Rayon Sports eventually regained the advantage through substitute Daniel Muhoza, who punished another defensive mistake from Gor Mahia to restore the Rwandans’ lead.
The final whistle sparked jubilant celebrations from the Rayon Sports camp.
Rayon Sports head coach Francis Christian Haringingo expressed his delight after seeing his side complete a perfect run to the trophy.
“Winning the regional title after winning all our five matches makes me a very happy coach,” Haringingo said.
In the earlier third-place playoff, Al Hilal SC of Sudan defeated Jamus SC of South Sudan 2-0 to finish on the podium.
