Kagame Cup: Vipers await results from Rayon Sport vs Al Hilal to know their fate

Saturday August 1, 2026

• Amahoro stadium, Kigali 7pm [8pm EAT]

Uganda Premier League champions Vipers await their CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 on Saturday after the group C encounter between Sudan’s Al Hilal and Rwanda’s Rayon Sport.

The Venoms finished second in group A behind Kenya’s Gor Mahia on goal difference after both amassed six points alongside Rwanda BK Pro League champions APR.

With only the table toppers from the respective groups advancing to the semi-final, and one second best placed team joining the trio, Vipers remain in contention as they lead the table for the second ranked teams ahead of Rayon Sport on goals scored – both teams on six points and +3 goal difference.

What does Vipers need from the Rayon – Al Hilal clash?

For Denis Lavagne’s men to go through, Al Hilal must beat Rayon Sport as that leaves the Rwandan giants in second and with an inferior goal difference to Vipers.

If Rayon Sport are to win, they must beat Al Hilal by a difference of four goals for Vipers to qualify for the semis.

What scenarios eliminate Vipers?

A draw between the two sides will mean the two finish on seven points and automatically rule out the Venoms’ chances since they are on six.

A win for Rayon Sport by less than four goal margin as that will mean Al Hilal drop to second place in Group C but remain ahead of Vipers in the ranking for second placed team.

Who are in the semis already?

Gor Mahia and South Sudan’s Jamus topped their groups while Al Hilal is almost there given the scenarios which leaves the last spot battle between mainly Rayon Sport and Vipers.

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