The head coach of Jamus SC, Saber Ben Jabria has said he is proud of the good show his team has showed at the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.

Jamus SC will face Sudan’s Al Hilal SC in the play-off for third place on Friday at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Ben Jabria said they were underdogs in the tournament, but are proud to have managed to reach the later stages.

“We are proud of getting this far in a tournament we are playing in for the first time and we have a chance to finish third,” added the coach.

Bane Jabria made it clear that the CECAFA Cup 2026 has been memorable for his team because it has also helped them attain a lot of exposure.

“This is the pre-season and we have benefited a lot for playing in the regional tournament. We shall now go ahead and fight to make sure we finish third,” added the coach.

The third placed team will pocket US$10,000, while the winner between Gor Mahia FC (Kenya) and Rayon Sport FC (Rwanda) will take US$30,000 and the runner-up US$20,000.

The head coach of Jamus SC, Saber Ben Jabria has said his team is ready to go all the way when they face Rayon Sport in the second semi-final clash of the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.

After topping Group B in the regional tournament, Jamus SC will take on the Rwanda Premier League side at the Kigali Pele Stadium on Tuesday night in what promises to be a thriller.

“My players are very happy to be in the semi-final and they are raring to go on work hard and get results,” added the Coach.

Ben Jabria made it clear that the spirits in camp are very high and the players are determined to make it to the final.

“We are not scared playing in-front of the home crowd because the boys are ready and determined to prove a point,” added the coach.

Majak Maling Mawith, the goalkeeper and stand-in captain says they have the resilience to fight on to get a good result. “We are seen as underdogs, but we are determined to get the results,” he added.

The South Sudan Premier League side started the tournament with a 2-0 win against 20-25 winners Singida Black Stars FC, held Simba FC (Tanzania) to a goalless draw and went on to stop Mogadishu City Club 2-1 in the last group match.

The first semi-final match will see Gor Mahia FC (Kenya) face Sudan’s Al Hilal SC.

Rwanda Premier League Rayon Sport FC have advanced to the semi final stage of the on-going CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026.

Rayon Sport FC defeated Sudan side Al Hilal SC 1-0 to set-up a semi-final battle against Jamus SC on August 4th at the Kigali Pele Stadium.

Atisso Kodjo netted Rayon Sport FC’s lone goal in the last group C match played on Saturday to finish top and qualify to face Jamus SC who finished top of Group B with 7 points.

Three time regional champions Gor Mahia FC from Kenya will now face Al Hilal SC in the first semi-final clash, while Jamus SC will line-up in the second match, all at the Kigali Pele Stadium.

Saber Ben Jabria, the Jamus SC head coach has made it clear his team is working hard preparing for the semi-final match. “The players know that our target is to try and get to the final of the tournament now,” added the coach.

The South Sudan Premier League side Jamus SC and Rayon Sport FC are the only two teams that completed the group stage of the tournament unbeaten.