SPORTPESA PREMIER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS GOR MAHIA OPEN CECAFA CAMPAIGN AGAINST APR OF RWANDA NAIROBI, Kenya.

Gor Mahia, record Kenyan Premier League champions, enter the regional tournament with high expectations as they seek to reclaim CECAFA glory and build momentum ahead of the new domestic season. The club will lean on a mix of experienced campaigners and promising young talent in what promises to be a competitive encounter.
APR FC, three-time CECAFA Kagame Cup winners and one of East Africa’s most decorated clubs, are expected to pose a formidable challenge on home soil. The Rwandan champions will be determined to start the tournament strongly in front of their passionate fans.T
he encounter pits two of the region’s traditional powerhouses against each other and headlines the opening round of the competition, which runs until August 7.
Historical Context
Gor Mahia have won the CECAFA Club Championship (Kagame Interclub Cup) three times in their history, all during a dominant period in the 1980s:

The club made their debut in the competition on January 7, 1975, with a 1–1 draw against Simba SC. Their most recent final appearance came in 2015, where they finished as runners-up after losing 2–0 to Tanzania’s Azam FC.
The 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup runs from July 24 to August 7 in Rwanda, offering regional prestige and valuable preparation for clubs ahead of continental and domestic campaigns.Football fans across East Africa will be watching closely as two regional powerhouses renew their rivalry in one of the opening round’s headline fixtures.