CECAFA Kagame Cup standings after Gor Mahia’s first point

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CECAFA Kagame Cup standings after Gor Mahia’s first point

Sunday 14th July, 2024 10:47 AM| By Collins Amanga

Gor Mahia are yet to secure a win in the CECAFA Kagame Cup after two rounds of matches at the Azam Complex, Chamazi.

The Kenyan champions were held to a 1-1 draw by ASAS Djibouti Telecom, with both sides picking their first points of the tournament.

Gor Mahia lead

Gor Mahia took the lead through Levin Joseph Odhiambo in the 39th minute, but Djibouti’s Warsama Houssein Said equalized two minutes later.

Gor Mahia crowned Football Kenya Federation Premier League 2023/24 season champions. PHOTO/@Football_Kenya/X

The draw leaves Gor Mahia with just one point in Pool B, placing them third, while Telecom is fourth, separated by goal difference.

Al Hilal top the pool with six points, having won all their matches, while Red Arrows, who defeated Gor Mahia in the opener are second in the pool with three points.

Gor Mahia must win their closing match against Al Hilal to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.

Sudan Premier League giants Al Hilal have shown impressive form in the ongoing Dar Port Kagame Cup 2024. Coach Florent Ibenge’s team began their Group B campaign with a 2-0 win against ASAS Djibouti Telecom and thrashed Red Arrows FC (Zambia) 5-0 on Saturday at the Azam Complex, Chamazi.

Red Arrows had previously defeated Gor Mahia 1-0 in their opening match, but Al Hilal’s superior play saw them score a hat-trick through Adama Coulibali, with Mohamed Abdelthman Yousif adding a brace.

In Pool A, Al Wadi leads with six points, while JKU and Coastal Union are tied with three points each. Dekadaha remains without points.

CECAFA Pool C

In Pool C, APR has six points, SC Villa has four points, Al-Merreikh has one point, and Singida has no points.

Action continues on Monday with Uganda Premier League champions SC Villa facing APR FC (Rwanda) at the KMC Stadium, while Singida Black Stars FC (Tanzania) take on El Merriekh Bentiu at the Azam Complex, Chamazi, in the other Group C match.