CECAFA Kagame Cup
Jamus SC to battle Simba SC, Singida in CECAFA Kagame Cup
South Sudan representatives Jamus SC will face two Tanzania Premier League sides Simba SC and Singida Black Stars FC at the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.
The regional tournament that will attract 12 teams will take place July 24th to August 7th in the capital Kigali.
During the draw conducted by CECAFA Head of Marketing and Communications, Andrew Jackson Oryada on Friday, Jamus SC were placed in Group B.
Jamus SC will face-off with defending champions Singida Black Stars FC, six time winners Simba SC and Somalia’s Mogadishu City Club FC.
Rwanda International and Legend Haruna Niyonzima who assisted with the draw ceremony said he expects teams to benefit a lot by playing in the regional tournament. “This tournament will give coaches a good test in the pre-season,” added Niyonzima.
Three time winners and Rwanda champions APR FC are in Group A together with Vipers SC (Uganda), Gor Mahia FC (Kenya) and Garde Republicaine FC (Djibouti), while Group C has Al Hilal SC (Sudan), Rayon Sports FC (Rwanda), Tusker (Kenya) and KVZ FC
The top teams from each group and the best second placed from any of the thre groups will automatically qualify for the semi final stage.
The winners will pocket US$30,000, the runner-up US$20,000 and the third placed team US$10,000.
Groups
Group A: APR FC, Vipers SC, Gor Mahia FC, Garde Republicaine
Group B: Singida Black, Simba SC, Jamus SC, Mogadishu City Club
Group C: Al Hilal SC, Rayon Sports FC, Tusker FC, KVZ FC
South Sudan Premier League side Jamus SC have made a winning start in the on-going CECAFA Kagame Cup that entered Day 2 on Saturday.
Jamus SC scored early to defeat 2025 winners Singida Black Stars FC 2-0 in a Group B match played at the Kigali Pele Stadium.
Laurent Ramazani gave Jamus SC the lead after 10 minutes with a well taken strike after the Singida Black Stars FC defending line was caught flat footed.
Ramazani made no mistake shooting past goalkeeper Metacha Mnata. The Tanzania Premier League side tried to fight back, but Exauce Sagesse Nzaou and Mathew Tegisis failed to find the target.
After recess, the Singida Black Stars FC coach Papy Okitankoyi Kimoto made several changes, but to no avail.
Linda Mtange and Jonathan Sowah tried some shots from outside the box for Singida Black Stars FC, but failed get the balls past Jamus SC goalkeeper Majak Maling Mawith. In the 4th minute of added time substitute Mario Taban Cherelino nodded in a well taken Sabastin Teclar cross..
Jamus SC now lead Group B with three points and one goal scored, the second Group B match will be played between six time winners Simba SC (Tanzania) and Mogadishu City Club FC from Somalia.
The regional tournament kicked off on Friday with Vipers SC (Uganda) stopping Garde Republicaine FC (Djibouti) 3-0, while Gor Mahia FC (Kenya) thrashed Rwanda champions APR FC 5-0 in Group A matches played at the Amahoro Stadium.
The head coach of Jamus SC, Saber Ben Jabria has said his team is determined to make a good start in their opening match of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.
Jamus SC will face 2025 winners Singida Black Stars FC (Tanzania) in the opening Group B match of the competition at the Kigali Pele Stadium on Saturday.
Speaking to the media during a press conference on Friday, Ben Jabria made it clear that making a good start in a such a tournament is good because it gives the team good momentum.
“We know Singida are the defending champions, but my team has prepared well and ill be ready to play a good game,” added the coach.
Kevin Muhire, said that the Jamus SC team is here for serious business. “We are here to put up a good show and we shall start with game one,” added the Rwandan International.
The second group B match will see Tanzanian Premier League side Simba SC face Mogadishu City Club.
The regional tournament featuring 112 teams will climax on August 7th. The winners will pocket US$30,000, the runners-up US420,000 and the third placed team US$10,000.
Jamus SC has stepped up preparations ahead of the regional CECAFA Kagame Cup.
The team currently camped in Kiyovu in Rwanda has already played two friendly matches losing 4-3 to Rayon Sports and drawing 2-2 against Future Generation FC.
Jamus SC, the South Sudan representatives are now preparing ahead of their July 25th opening Group B match against Cup holders Singida Black Stars FC from Tanzania.
The next match in line will be against six time winners Simba SC (Tanzania) on July 28th, while Jamus SC will take on Somalia’s Mogadishu City Club on July 31st in the last group match.
Saber Ben Jabria, Jamus SC head coach says he is preparing the team accordiningly ahead of the tournament. “We are trying to be in shape before the tournament kicks,” says Jabria.
The CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 that will run July 24th to August 7th will attract 12 teams.
The winners will pocket US$30,000, the runners-up US$20,000, and the third placed US10,000.
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